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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.83, 212.93 and 95.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.83, 212.93 and 95.99 is: 144.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.83 : 212.93 = 95.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.83/212.93 = 95.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.83x = 212.93 × 95.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.83x = 20,438.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,438.67/141.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.11

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