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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.11, 211.59 and 80.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.11, 211.59 and 80.13 is: 120.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.11 : 211.59 = 80.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.11/211.59 = 80.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.11x = 211.59 × 80.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.11x = 16,954.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,954.71/141.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.16

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