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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.13, 214.50 and 69.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.13, 214.50 and 69.93 is: 104.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.13 : 214.50 = 69.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.13/214.50 = 69.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.13x = 214.50 × 69.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.13x = 14,999.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,999.99/143.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.80

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