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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.78, 212.68 and 80.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.78, 212.68 and 80.96 is: 121.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.78 : 212.68 = 80.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.78/212.68 = 80.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.78x = 212.68 × 80.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.78x = 17,218.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,218.57/141.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.45

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