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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.94, 214.58 and 69.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.94, 214.58 and 69.89 is: 104.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.94 : 214.58 = 69.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.94/214.58 = 69.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.94x = 214.58 × 69.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.94x = 14,996.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,996.10/142.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.91

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