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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.78, 212.36 and 80.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.78, 212.36 and 80.76 is: 120.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.78 : 212.36 = 80.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.78/212.36 = 80.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.78x = 212.36 × 80.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.78x = 17,150.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,150.59/141.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.96

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