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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.08, 211.44 and 68.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.08, 211.44 and 68.81 is: 103.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.08 : 211.44 = 68.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.08/211.44 = 68.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.08x = 211.44 × 68.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.08x = 14,549.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,549.19/141.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.13

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