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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.85, 212.25 and 87.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.85, 212.25 and 87.04 is: 130.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.85 : 212.25 = 87.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.85/212.25 = 87.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.85x = 212.25 × 87.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.85x = 18,474.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,474.24/141.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.24

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