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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.67, 212.51 and 69.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.67, 212.51 and 69.58 is: 104.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.67 : 212.51 = 69.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.67/212.51 = 69.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.67x = 212.51 × 69.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.67x = 14,786.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,786.45/141.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.37

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