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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.13, 211.97 and 80.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.13, 211.97 and 80.38 is: 120.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.13 : 211.97 = 80.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.13/211.97 = 80.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.13x = 211.97 × 80.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.13x = 17,038.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,038.15/141.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.73

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