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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.36, 210.38 and 68.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.36, 210.38 and 68.12 is: 102.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.36 : 210.38 = 68.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.36/210.38 = 68.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.36x = 210.38 × 68.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.36x = 14,331.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,331.09/140.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.10

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