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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.70, 210.90 and 68.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.70, 210.90 and 68.52 is: 102.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.70 : 210.90 = 68.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.70/210.90 = 68.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.70x = 210.90 × 68.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.70x = 14,450.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,450.87/140.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.71

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