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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.48, 211.95 and 93.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.48, 211.95 and 93.29 is: 139.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.48 : 211.95 = 93.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.48/211.95 = 93.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.48x = 211.95 × 93.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.48x = 19,771.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,771.76/141.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.75

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