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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.80, 212.72 and 86.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.80, 212.72 and 86.94 is: 130.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.80 : 212.72 = 86.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.80/212.72 = 86.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.80x = 212.72 × 86.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.80x = 18,493.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,493.44/141.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.42

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