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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.15, 361.65 and 87.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.15, 361.65 and 87.06 is: 130.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.15 : 361.65 = 87.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.15/361.65 = 87.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.15x = 361.65 × 87.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.15x = 31,484.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,484.45/241.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.56

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