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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.64, 210.65 and 68.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.64, 210.65 and 68.34 is: 102.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.64 : 210.65 = 68.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.64/210.65 = 68.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.64x = 210.65 × 68.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.64x = 14,396.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,396.65/140.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.37

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