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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.38, 211.97 and 95.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.38, 211.97 and 95.66 is: 143.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.38 : 211.97 = 95.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.38/211.97 = 95.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.38x = 211.97 × 95.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.38x = 20,276.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,276.23/141.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.42

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