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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.35, 211.80 and 93.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.35, 211.80 and 93.20 is: 139.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.35 : 211.80 = 93.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.35/211.80 = 93.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.35x = 211.80 × 93.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.35x = 19,739.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,739.76/141.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.65

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