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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.55, 212.02 and 87.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.55, 212.02 and 87.48 is: 131.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.55 : 212.02 = 87.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.55/212.02 = 87.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.55x = 212.02 × 87.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.55x = 18,547.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,547.29/141.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.03

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