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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.83, 212.57 and 96.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.83, 212.57 and 96.23 is: 144.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.83 : 212.57 = 96.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.83/212.57 = 96.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.83x = 212.57 × 96.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.83x = 20,455.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,455.61/141.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.23

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