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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.28, 212 and 94.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.28, 212 and 94.97 is: 142.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.28 : 212 = 94.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.28/212 = 94.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.28x = 212 × 94.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.28x = 20,133.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,133.64/141.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.51

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