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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.61, 213.71 and 80.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.61, 213.71 and 80.96 is: 121.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.61 : 213.71 = 80.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.61/213.71 = 80.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.61x = 213.71 × 80.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.61x = 17,301.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,301.96/142.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.32

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