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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.88, 212.61 and 80.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.88, 212.61 and 80.93 is: 121.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.88 : 212.61 = 80.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.88/212.61 = 80.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.88x = 212.61 × 80.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.88x = 17,205.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,205.46/141.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.27

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