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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.61, 212.21 and 79.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.61, 212.21 and 79.96 is: 119.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.61 : 212.21 = 79.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.61/212.21 = 79.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.61x = 212.21 × 79.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.61x = 16,967.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,967.25/141.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.82

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