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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.57, 212.22 and 80.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.57, 212.22 and 80.62 is: 120.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.57 : 212.22 = 80.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.57/212.22 = 80.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.57x = 212.22 × 80.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.57x = 17,108.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,108.65/141.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.85

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