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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.82, 212.76 and 93.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.82, 212.76 and 93.70 is: 140.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.82 : 212.76 = 93.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.82/212.76 = 93.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.82x = 212.76 × 93.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.82x = 19,935.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,935.61/141.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.57

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