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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.14, 211.66 and 80.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.14, 211.66 and 80.29 is: 120.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.14 : 211.66 = 80.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.14/211.66 = 80.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.14x = 211.66 × 80.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.14x = 16,994.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,994.70/141.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.41

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