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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.83, 212.84 and 87.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.83, 212.84 and 87.06 is: 130.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.83 : 212.84 = 87.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.83/212.84 = 87.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.83x = 212.84 × 87.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.83x = 18,529.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,529.95/141.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.65

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