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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.82, 212.58 and 80.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.82, 212.58 and 80.82 is: 121.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.82 : 212.58 = 80.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.82/212.58 = 80.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.82x = 212.58 × 80.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.82x = 17,180.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,180.61/141.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.14

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