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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.63, 212.23 and 80.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.63, 212.23 and 80.67 is: 120.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.63 : 212.23 = 80.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.63/212.23 = 80.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.63x = 212.23 × 80.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.63x = 17,120.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,120.59/141.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.88

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