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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.27, 211.76 and 68.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.27, 211.76 and 68.04 is: 101.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.27 : 211.76 = 68.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.27/211.76 = 68.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.27x = 211.76 × 68.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.27x = 14,406.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,406.75/141.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.98

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