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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.24, 211.90 and 68.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.24, 211.90 and 68.11 is: 102.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.24 : 211.90 = 68.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.24/211.90 = 68.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.24x = 211.90 × 68.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.24x = 14,432.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,432.51/141.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.18

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