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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.98, 211.66 and 68.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.98, 211.66 and 68.90 is: 103.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.98 : 211.66 = 68.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.98/211.66 = 68.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.98x = 211.66 × 68.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.98x = 14,583.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,583.37/140.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.44

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