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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.33, 212.18 and 95.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.33, 212.18 and 95.49 is: 143.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.33 : 212.18 = 95.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.33/212.18 = 95.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.33x = 212.18 × 95.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.33x = 20,260.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,260.59/141.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.36

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