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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.32, 212.02 and 87.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.32, 212.02 and 87.24 is: 130.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.32 : 212.02 = 87.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.32/212.02 = 87.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.32x = 212.02 × 87.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.32x = 18,496.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,496.62/141.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.88

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