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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.94, 212.91 and 80.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.94, 212.91 and 80.99 is: 121.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.94 : 212.91 = 80.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.94/212.91 = 80.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.94x = 212.91 × 80.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.94x = 17,242.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,242.52/141.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.48

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