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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.99, 212.61 and 87.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.99, 212.61 and 87.03 is: 130.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.99 : 212.61 = 87.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.99/212.61 = 87.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.99x = 212.61 × 87.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.99x = 18,503.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,503.45/141.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.32

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