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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.71, 212.66 and 87.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.71, 212.66 and 87.41 is: 131.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.71 : 212.66 = 87.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.71/212.66 = 87.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.71x = 212.66 × 87.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.71x = 18,588.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,588.17/141.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.17

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