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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.28, 211.70 and 95.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.28, 211.70 and 95.72 is: 143.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.28 : 211.70 = 95.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.28/211.70 = 95.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.28x = 211.70 × 95.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.28x = 20,263.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,263.92/141.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.43

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