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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.70, 212.67 and 80.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.70, 212.67 and 80.89 is: 121.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.70 : 212.67 = 80.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.70/212.67 = 80.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.70x = 212.67 × 80.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.70x = 17,202.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,202.88/141.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.40

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