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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.70, 212.24 and 93.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.70, 212.24 and 93.40 is: 139.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.70 : 212.24 = 93.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.70/212.24 = 93.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.70x = 212.24 × 93.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.70x = 19,823.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,823.22/141.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.90

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