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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.64, 212.09 and 120.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.64, 212.09 and 120.08 is: 179.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.64 : 212.09 = 120.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.64/212.09 = 120.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.64x = 212.09 × 120.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.64x = 25,467.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,467.70/141.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.81

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