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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.84, 212.97 and 69.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.84, 212.97 and 69.75 is: 104.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.84 : 212.97 = 69.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.84/212.97 = 69.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.84x = 212.97 × 69.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.84x = 14,854.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,854.66/141.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.73

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