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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.35, 211.98 and 80.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.35, 211.98 and 80.51 is: 120.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.35 : 211.98 = 80.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.35/211.98 = 80.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.35x = 211.98 × 80.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.35x = 17,066.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,066.51/141.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.74

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