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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.58, 211.83 and 93.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.58, 211.83 and 93.25 is: 139.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.58 : 211.83 = 93.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.58/211.83 = 93.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.58x = 211.83 × 93.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.58x = 19,753.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,753.15/141.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.52

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