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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.89, 211.19 and 67.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.89, 211.19 and 67.66 is: 101.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.89 : 211.19 = 67.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.89/211.19 = 67.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.89x = 211.19 × 67.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.89x = 14,288.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,288.76/140.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.42

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