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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.10, 209.94 and 68.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.10, 209.94 and 68.04 is: 101.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.10 : 209.94 = 68.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.10/209.94 = 68.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.10x = 209.94 × 68.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.10x = 14,284.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,284.32/140.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.96

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