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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.30, 211.86 and 95.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.30, 211.86 and 95.58 is: 143.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.30 : 211.86 = 95.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.30/211.86 = 95.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.30x = 211.86 × 95.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.30x = 20,249.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,249.58/141.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.31

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