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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.53, 212.27 and 80.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.53, 212.27 and 80.46 is: 120.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.53 : 212.27 = 80.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.53/212.27 = 80.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.53x = 212.27 × 80.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.53x = 17,078.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,078.84/141.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.68

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