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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.70, 211.11 and 68.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.70, 211.11 and 68.55 is: 102.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.70 : 211.11 = 68.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.70/211.11 = 68.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.70x = 211.11 × 68.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.70x = 14,471.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,471.59/140.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.85

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