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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.15, 211.74 and 80.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.15, 211.74 and 80.35 is: 120.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.15 : 211.74 = 80.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.15/211.74 = 80.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.15x = 211.74 × 80.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.15x = 17,013.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,013.31/141.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.53

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