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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.36, 212.01 and 87.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.36, 212.01 and 87.58 is: 131.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.36 : 212.01 = 87.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.36/212.01 = 87.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.36x = 212.01 × 87.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.36x = 18,567.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,567.84/141.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.35

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