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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.57, 210.51 and 68.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.57, 210.51 and 68.25 is: 102.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.57 : 210.51 = 68.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.57/210.51 = 68.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.57x = 210.51 × 68.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.57x = 14,367.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,367.31/140.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.21

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