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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.29, 210.36 and 68.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.29, 210.36 and 68.08 is: 102.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.29 : 210.36 = 68.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.29/210.36 = 68.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.29x = 210.36 × 68.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.29x = 14,321.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,321.31/140.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.08

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