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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.30, 208.80 and 141.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.30, 208.80 and 141.30 is: 208.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.30 : 208.80 = 141.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.30/208.80 = 141.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.30x = 208.80 × 141.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.30x = 29,503.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,503.44/141.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.80

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