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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.07, 212.76 and 69.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.07, 212.76 and 69.75 is: 104.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.07 : 212.76 = 69.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.07/212.76 = 69.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.07x = 212.76 × 69.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.07x = 14,840.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,840.01/142.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.46

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