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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.53, 212.06 and 87.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.53, 212.06 and 87.31 is: 130.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.53 : 212.06 = 87.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.53/212.06 = 87.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.53x = 212.06 × 87.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.53x = 18,513.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,513.99/141.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.82

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