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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.94, 212.90 and 80.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.94, 212.90 and 80.88 is: 121.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.94 : 212.90 = 80.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.94/212.90 = 80.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.94x = 212.90 × 80.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.94x = 17,219.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,219.35/141.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.31

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