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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.23, 211.53 and 86.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.23, 211.53 and 86.96 is: 130.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.23 : 211.53 = 86.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.23/211.53 = 86.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.23x = 211.53 × 86.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.23x = 18,393.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,393.59/141.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.24

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