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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.20, 211.56 and 93.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.20, 211.56 and 93.02 is: 139.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.20 : 211.56 = 93.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.20/211.56 = 93.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.20x = 211.56 × 93.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.20x = 19,679.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,679.31/141.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.37

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