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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.19, 211.80 and 95.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.19, 211.80 and 95.97 is: 143.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.19 : 211.80 = 95.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.19/211.80 = 95.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.19x = 211.80 × 95.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.19x = 20,326.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,326.45/141.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.97

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