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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.77, 212.59 and 87.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.77, 212.59 and 87.65 is: 131.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.77 : 212.59 = 87.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.77/212.59 = 87.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.77x = 212.59 × 87.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.77x = 18,633.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,633.51/141.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.43

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