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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.46, 212.28 and 87.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.46, 212.28 and 87.16 is: 130.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.46 : 212.28 = 87.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.46/212.28 = 87.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.46x = 212.28 × 87.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.46x = 18,502.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,502.32/141.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.80

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