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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.90, 212.67 and 93.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.90, 212.67 and 93.84 is: 140.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.90 : 212.67 = 93.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.90/212.67 = 93.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.90x = 212.67 × 93.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.90x = 19,956.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,956.95/141.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.64

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