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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.89, 213.12 and 93.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.89, 213.12 and 93.29 is: 140.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.89 : 213.12 = 93.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.89/213.12 = 93.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.89x = 213.12 × 93.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.89x = 19,880.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,880.90/141.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.12

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