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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.28, 210.30 and 68.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.28, 210.30 and 68.10 is: 102.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.28 : 210.30 = 68.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.28/210.30 = 68.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.28x = 210.30 × 68.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.28x = 14,321.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,321.43/140.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.09

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