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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.24, 210.88 and 120.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.24, 210.88 and 120.96 is: 180.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.24 : 210.88 = 120.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.24/210.88 = 120.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.24x = 210.88 × 120.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.24x = 25,508.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,508.04/141.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.60

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