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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.23, 211.95 and 80.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.23, 211.95 and 80.39 is: 120.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.23 : 211.95 = 80.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.23/211.95 = 80.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.23x = 211.95 × 80.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.23x = 17,037.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,037.60/141.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.64

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