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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.70, 212.36 and 86.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.70, 212.36 and 86.68 is: 129.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.70 : 212.36 = 86.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.70/212.36 = 86.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.70x = 212.36 × 86.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.70x = 18,406.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,406.93/141.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.91

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