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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.80, 212.72 and 80.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.80, 212.72 and 80.87 is: 121.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.80 : 212.72 = 80.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.80/212.72 = 80.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.80x = 212.72 × 80.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.80x = 17,201.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,201.20/141.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.31

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