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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.66, 212.53 and 87.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.66, 212.53 and 87.49 is: 131.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.66 : 212.53 = 87.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.66/212.53 = 87.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.66x = 212.53 × 87.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.66x = 18,593.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,593.19/141.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.26

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