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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.98, 212.85 and 81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.98, 212.85 and 81 is: 121.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.98 : 212.85 = 81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.98/212.85 = 81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.98x = 212.85 × 81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.98x = 17,240.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,240.85/141.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.44

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