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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.81, 212.58 and 69.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.81, 212.58 and 69.59 is: 104.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.81 : 212.58 = 69.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.81/212.58 = 69.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.81x = 212.58 × 69.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.81x = 14,793.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,793.44/141.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.32

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