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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.39, 213.42 and 69.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.39, 213.42 and 69.25 is: 103.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.39 : 213.42 = 69.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.39/213.42 = 69.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.39x = 213.42 × 69.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.39x = 14,778.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,778.99/142.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.79

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