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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.36, 211.74 and 87.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.36, 211.74 and 87.12 is: 130.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.36 : 211.74 = 87.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.36/211.74 = 87.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.36x = 211.74 × 87.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.36x = 18,446.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,446.79/141.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.50

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