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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.56, 210.68 and 68.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.56, 210.68 and 68.32 is: 102.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.56 : 210.68 = 68.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.56/210.68 = 68.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.56x = 210.68 × 68.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.56x = 14,393.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,393.66/140.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.40

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