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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.68, 211.10 and 68.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.68, 211.10 and 68.54 is: 102.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.68 : 211.10 = 68.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.68/211.10 = 68.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.68x = 211.10 × 68.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.68x = 14,468.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,468.79/140.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.85

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