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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.25, 213.42 and 69.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.25, 213.42 and 69.15 is: 103.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.25 : 213.42 = 69.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.25/213.42 = 69.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.25x = 213.42 × 69.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.25x = 14,757.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,757.45/142.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.74

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