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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.67, 212.16 and 87.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.67, 212.16 and 87.40 is: 130.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.67 : 212.16 = 87.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.67/212.16 = 87.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.67x = 212.16 × 87.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.67x = 18,541.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,541.72/141.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.88

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