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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.90, 212.76 and 93.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.90, 212.76 and 93.78 is: 140.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.90 : 212.76 = 93.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.90/212.76 = 93.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.90x = 212.76 × 93.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.90x = 19,952.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,952.63/141.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.61

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