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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.79, 210.88 and 68.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.79, 210.88 and 68.50 is: 102.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.79 : 210.88 = 68.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.79/210.88 = 68.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.79x = 210.88 × 68.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.79x = 14,445.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,445.28/140.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.60

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