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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.83, 212.70 and 69.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.83, 212.70 and 69.74 is: 104.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.83 : 212.70 = 69.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.83/212.70 = 69.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.83x = 212.70 × 69.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.83x = 14,833.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,833.70/141.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.59

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