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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.44, 212.02 and 95.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.44, 212.02 and 95.79 is: 143.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.44 : 212.02 = 95.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.44/212.02 = 95.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.44x = 212.02 × 95.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.44x = 20,309.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,309.95/141.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.59

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