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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.96, 212.76 and 69.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.96, 212.76 and 69.66 is: 104.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.96 : 212.76 = 69.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.96/212.76 = 69.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.96x = 212.76 × 69.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.96x = 14,820.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,820.86/141.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.40

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