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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.49, 210.48 and 68.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.49, 210.48 and 68.19 is: 102.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.49 : 210.48 = 68.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.49/210.48 = 68.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.49x = 210.48 × 68.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.49x = 14,352.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,352.63/140.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.16

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