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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.34, 211.70 and 87.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.34, 211.70 and 87.07 is: 130.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.34 : 211.70 = 87.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.34/211.70 = 87.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.34x = 211.70 × 87.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.34x = 18,431.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,431.23/141.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.41

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