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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.04, 211.37 and 86.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.04, 211.37 and 86.68 is: 129.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.04 : 211.37 = 86.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.04/211.37 = 86.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.04x = 211.37 × 86.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.04x = 18,320.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,320.49/141.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.90

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