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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.29, 211.98 and 69.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.29, 211.98 and 69.15 is: 103.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.29 : 211.98 = 69.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.29/211.98 = 69.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.29x = 211.98 × 69.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.29x = 14,658.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,658.42/141.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.75

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