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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.60, 212.46 and 87.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.60, 212.46 and 87.42 is: 131.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.60 : 212.46 = 87.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.60/212.46 = 87.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.60x = 212.46 × 87.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.60x = 18,573.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,573.25/141.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.17

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