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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.52, 210.69 and 67.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.52, 210.69 and 67.30 is: 100.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.52 : 210.69 = 67.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.52/210.69 = 67.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.52x = 210.69 × 67.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.52x = 14,178.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,178.91/140.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.90

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