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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.04, 209.79 and 67.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.04, 209.79 and 67.68 is: 101.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.04 : 209.79 = 67.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.04/209.79 = 67.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.04x = 209.79 × 67.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.04x = 14,198.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,198.59/140.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.39

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