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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.63, 212.63 and 86.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.63, 212.63 and 86.87 is: 130.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.63 : 212.63 = 86.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.63/212.63 = 86.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.63x = 212.63 × 86.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.63x = 18,469.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,469.67/141.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.41

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