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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.02, 211.55 and 87.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.02, 211.55 and 87.26 is: 130.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.02 : 211.55 = 87.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.02/211.55 = 87.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.02x = 211.55 × 87.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.02x = 18,459.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,459.85/141.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.90

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