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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.93, 213.21 and 93.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.93, 213.21 and 93.24 is: 140.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.93 : 213.21 = 93.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.93/213.21 = 93.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.93x = 213.21 × 93.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.93x = 19,879.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,879.70/141.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.07

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