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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.40, 211.57 and 86.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.40, 211.57 and 86.35 is: 129.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.40 : 211.57 = 86.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.40/211.57 = 86.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.40x = 211.57 × 86.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.40x = 18,269.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,269.07/141.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.20

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