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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.95, 213.23 and 87.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.95, 213.23 and 87.89 is: 132.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.95 : 213.23 = 87.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.95/213.23 = 87.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.95x = 213.23 × 87.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.95x = 18,739.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,739.94/141.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.02

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