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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.70, 212.58 and 69.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.70, 212.58 and 69.60 is: 104.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.70 : 212.58 = 69.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.70/212.58 = 69.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.70x = 212.58 × 69.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.70x = 14,795.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,795.57/141.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.41

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