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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.86, 210.98 and 68.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.86, 210.98 and 68.56 is: 102.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.86 : 210.98 = 68.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.86/210.98 = 68.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.86x = 210.98 × 68.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.86x = 14,464.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,464.97/140.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.69

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