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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.95, 212.71 and 87.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.95, 212.71 and 87.76 is: 131.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.95 : 212.71 = 87.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.95/212.71 = 87.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.95x = 212.71 × 87.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.95x = 18,667.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,667.43/141.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.51

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