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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.82, 211.13 and 67.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.82, 211.13 and 67.67 is: 101.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.82 : 211.13 = 67.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.82/211.13 = 67.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.82x = 211.13 × 67.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.82x = 14,285.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,285.77/140.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.45

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