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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.68, 212.51 and 87.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.68, 212.51 and 87.91 is: 131.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.68 : 212.51 = 87.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.68/212.51 = 87.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.68x = 212.51 × 87.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.68x = 18,681.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,681.44/141.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.85

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