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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.38, 212.10 and 87.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.38, 212.10 and 87.34 is: 131.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.38 : 212.10 = 87.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.38/212.10 = 87.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.38x = 212.10 × 87.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.38x = 18,523.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,523.32/141.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.02

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