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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.25, 211.56 and 86.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.25, 211.56 and 86.98 is: 130.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.25 : 211.56 = 86.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.25/211.56 = 86.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.25x = 211.56 × 86.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.25x = 18,401.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,401.49/141.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.28

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