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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.59, 210.93 and 68.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.59, 210.93 and 68.44 is: 102.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.59 : 210.93 = 68.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.59/210.93 = 68.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.59x = 210.93 × 68.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.59x = 14,436.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,436.05/140.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.68

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