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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.91, 211.38 and 68.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.91, 211.38 and 68.79 is: 103.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.91 : 211.38 = 68.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.91/211.38 = 68.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.91x = 211.38 × 68.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.91x = 14,540.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,540.83/140.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.19

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