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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.14, 211.55 and 68.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.14, 211.55 and 68.00 is: 101.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.14 : 211.55 = 68.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.14/211.55 = 68.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.14x = 211.55 × 68.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.14x = 14,384.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,384.00/141.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.92

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