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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142, 212.74 and 69.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142, 212.74 and 69.76 is: 104.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142 : 212.74 = 69.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142/212.74 = 69.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142x = 212.74 × 69.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142x = 14,840.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,840.74/142
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.51

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