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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.89, 212.49 and 80.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.89, 212.49 and 80.82 is: 121.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.89 : 212.49 = 80.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.89/212.49 = 80.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.89x = 212.49 × 80.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.89x = 17,173.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,173.44/141.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.04

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