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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.09, 211.72 and 68.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.09, 211.72 and 68.14 is: 102.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.09 : 211.72 = 68.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.09/211.72 = 68.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.09x = 211.72 × 68.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.09x = 14,426.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,426.60/141.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.25

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