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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.90, 211.41 and 68.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.90, 211.41 and 68.75 is: 103.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.90 : 211.41 = 68.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.90/211.41 = 68.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.90x = 211.41 × 68.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.90x = 14,534.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,534.44/140.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.16

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