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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.67, 210.90 and 68.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.67, 210.90 and 68.43 is: 102.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.67 : 210.90 = 68.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.67/210.90 = 68.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.67x = 210.90 × 68.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.67x = 14,431.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,431.89/140.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.59

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