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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.51, 212.28 and 87.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.51, 212.28 and 87.46 is: 131.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.51 : 212.28 = 87.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.51/212.28 = 87.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.51x = 212.28 × 87.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.51x = 18,566.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,566.01/141.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.20

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