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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.93, 211.46 and 68.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.93, 211.46 and 68.75 is: 103.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.93 : 211.46 = 68.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.93/211.46 = 68.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.93x = 211.46 × 68.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.93x = 14,538.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,538.05/140.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.16

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