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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.48, 212.37 and 87.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.48, 212.37 and 87.41 is: 131.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.48 : 212.37 = 87.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.48/212.37 = 87.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.48x = 212.37 × 87.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.48x = 18,561.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,561.76/141.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.20

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