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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.44, 211.93 and 80.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.44, 211.93 and 80.39 is: 120.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.44 : 211.93 = 80.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.44/211.93 = 80.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.44x = 211.93 × 80.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.44x = 17,035.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,035.99/141.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.45

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