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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141, 211.32 and 80.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141, 211.32 and 80.28 is: 120.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141 : 211.32 = 80.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141/211.32 = 80.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141x = 211.32 × 80.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141x = 16,964.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,964.77/141
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.32

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