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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.71, 212.15 and 87.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.71, 212.15 and 87.44 is: 130.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.71 : 212.15 = 87.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.71/212.15 = 87.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.71x = 212.15 × 87.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.71x = 18,548.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,548.90/141.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.90

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