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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.39, 210.66 and 68.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.39, 210.66 and 68.25 is: 102.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.39 : 210.66 = 68.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.39/210.66 = 68.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.39x = 210.66 × 68.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.39x = 14,377.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,377.55/140.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.41

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