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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.44, 210.53 and 68.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.44, 210.53 and 68.26 is: 102.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.44 : 210.53 = 68.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.44/210.53 = 68.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.44x = 210.53 × 68.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.44x = 14,370.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,370.78/140.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.33

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