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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.91, 212.87 and 69.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.91, 212.87 and 69.75 is: 104.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.91 : 212.87 = 69.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.91/212.87 = 69.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.91x = 212.87 × 69.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.91x = 14,847.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,847.86/141.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.63

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