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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.95, 213.03 and 81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.95, 213.03 and 81 is: 121.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.95 : 213.03 = 81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.95/213.03 = 81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.95x = 213.03 × 81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.95x = 17,255.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,255.43/141.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.56

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