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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.18, 211.38 and 95.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.18, 211.38 and 95.37 is: 142.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.18 : 211.38 = 95.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.18/211.38 = 95.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.18x = 211.38 × 95.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.18x = 20,159.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,159.31/141.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.79

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