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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.24, 210.36 and 68.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.24, 210.36 and 68.11 is: 102.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.24 : 210.36 = 68.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.24/210.36 = 68.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.24x = 210.36 × 68.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.24x = 14,327.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,327.62/140.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.17

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