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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.06, 211.65 and 68.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.06, 211.65 and 68.88 is: 103.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.06 : 211.65 = 68.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.06/211.65 = 68.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.06x = 211.65 × 68.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.06x = 14,577.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,577.39/141.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.35

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