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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.64, 210.96 and 68.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.64, 210.96 and 68.55 is: 102.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.64 : 210.96 = 68.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.64/210.96 = 68.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.64x = 210.96 × 68.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.64x = 14,461.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,461.31/140.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.83

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