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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.16, 211.74 and 68.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.16, 211.74 and 68.96 is: 103.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.16 : 211.74 = 68.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.16/211.74 = 68.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.16x = 211.74 × 68.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.16x = 14,601.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,601.59/141.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.44

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