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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.18, 210.15 and 67.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.18, 210.15 and 67.94 is: 101.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.18 : 210.15 = 67.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.18/210.15 = 67.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.18x = 210.15 × 67.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.18x = 14,277.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,277.59/140.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.85

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