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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141, 211.52 and 80.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141, 211.52 and 80.18 is: 120.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141 : 211.52 = 80.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141/211.52 = 80.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141x = 211.52 × 80.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141x = 16,959.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,959.67/141
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.28

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