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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.65, 211.04 and 68.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.65, 211.04 and 68.51 is: 102.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.65 : 211.04 = 68.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.65/211.04 = 68.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.65x = 211.04 × 68.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.65x = 14,458.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,458.01/140.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.80

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