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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.92, 212.73 and 93.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.92, 212.73 and 93.20 is: 139.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.92 : 212.73 = 93.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.92/212.73 = 93.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.92x = 212.73 × 93.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.92x = 19,826.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,826.44/141.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.70

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