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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.31, 210.33 and 68.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.31, 210.33 and 68.09 is: 102.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.31 : 210.33 = 68.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.31/210.33 = 68.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.31x = 210.33 × 68.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.31x = 14,320.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,320.32/140.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.06

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