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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.18, 211.37 and 80.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.18, 211.37 and 80.24 is: 120.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.18 : 211.37 = 80.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.18/211.37 = 80.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.18x = 211.37 × 80.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.18x = 16,958.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,958.87/141.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.12

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