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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.12, 212.03 and 80.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.12, 212.03 and 80.32 is: 120.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.12 : 212.03 = 80.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.12/212.03 = 80.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.12x = 212.03 × 80.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.12x = 17,030.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,030.25/141.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.68

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