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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.85, 212.82 and 87.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.85, 212.82 and 87.78 is: 131.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.85 : 212.82 = 87.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.85/212.82 = 87.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.85x = 212.82 × 87.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.85x = 18,681.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,681.34/141.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.70

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