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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.60, 210.66 and 68.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.60, 210.66 and 68.32 is: 102.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.60 : 210.66 = 68.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.60/210.66 = 68.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.60x = 210.66 × 68.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.60x = 14,392.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,392.29/140.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.36

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