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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.33, 210.62 and 68.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.33, 210.62 and 68.24 is: 102.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.33 : 210.62 = 68.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.33/210.62 = 68.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.33x = 210.62 × 68.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.33x = 14,373.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,373.41/140.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.42

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