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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.13, 209.93 and 67.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.13, 209.93 and 67.82 is: 101.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.13 : 209.93 = 67.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.13/209.93 = 67.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.13x = 209.93 × 67.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.13x = 14,236.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,236.06/140.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.59

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