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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.73, 212.36 and 86.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.73, 212.36 and 86.82 is: 130.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.73 : 212.36 = 86.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.73/212.36 = 86.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.73x = 212.36 × 86.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.73x = 18,437.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,437.10/141.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.09

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