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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.56, 212.04 and 80.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.56, 212.04 and 80.66 is: 120.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.56 : 212.04 = 80.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.56/212.04 = 80.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.56x = 212.04 × 80.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.56x = 17,103.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,103.15/141.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.82

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