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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.26, 210.48 and 68.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.26, 210.48 and 68.20 is: 102.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.26 : 210.48 = 68.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.26/210.48 = 68.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.26x = 210.48 × 68.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.26x = 14,354.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,354.74/140.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.34

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