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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.17, 210.36 and 68.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.17, 210.36 and 68.02 is: 102.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.17 : 210.36 = 68.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.17/210.36 = 68.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.17x = 210.36 × 68.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.17x = 14,308.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,308.69/140.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.08

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