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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141, 211.49 and 80.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141, 211.49 and 80.10 is: 120.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141 : 211.49 = 80.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141/211.49 = 80.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141x = 211.49 × 80.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141x = 16,940.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,940.35/141
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.14

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