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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.87, 211.32 and 68.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.87, 211.32 and 68.73 is: 103.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.87 : 211.32 = 68.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.87/211.32 = 68.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.87x = 211.32 × 68.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.87x = 14,524.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,524.02/140.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.11

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