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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.49, 212.24 and 80.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.49, 212.24 and 80.65 is: 120.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.49 : 212.24 = 80.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.49/212.24 = 80.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.49x = 212.24 × 80.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.49x = 17,116.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,116.75/141.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.98

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