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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141, 211.28 and 68.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141, 211.28 and 68.68 is: 102.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141 : 211.28 = 68.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141/211.28 = 68.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141x = 211.28 × 68.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141x = 14,510.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,510.71/141
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.91

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