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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.10, 211.76 and 68.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.10, 211.76 and 68.92 is: 103.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.10 : 211.76 = 68.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.10/211.76 = 68.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.10x = 211.76 × 68.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.10x = 14,594.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,594.50/141.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.43

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