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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.77, 213.84 and 69.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.77, 213.84 and 69.53 is: 104.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.77 : 213.84 = 69.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.77/213.84 = 69.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.77x = 213.84 × 69.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.77x = 14,868.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,868.30/142.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.14

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