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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.37, 213.63 and 69.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.37, 213.63 and 69.33 is: 104.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.37 : 213.63 = 69.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.37/213.63 = 69.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.37x = 213.63 × 69.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.37x = 14,809.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,809.55/142.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.02

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