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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.98, 212.97 and 87.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.98, 212.97 and 87.85 is: 131.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.98 : 212.97 = 87.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.98/212.97 = 87.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.98x = 212.97 × 87.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.98x = 18,708.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,708.35/141.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.77

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