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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.76, 212.49 and 69.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.76, 212.49 and 69.47 is: 104.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.76 : 212.49 = 69.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.76/212.49 = 69.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.76x = 212.49 × 69.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.76x = 14,761.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,761.41/141.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.13

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