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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.63, 213.76 and 69.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.63, 213.76 and 69.54 is: 104.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.63 : 213.76 = 69.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.63/213.76 = 69.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.63x = 213.76 × 69.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.63x = 14,864.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,864.87/142.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.22

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