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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.20, 361.68 and 87.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.20, 361.68 and 87.12 is: 130.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.20 : 361.68 = 87.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.20/361.68 = 87.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.20x = 361.68 × 87.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.20x = 31,509.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,509.56/241.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.64

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