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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.28, 211.76 and 68.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.28, 211.76 and 68.16 is: 102.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.28 : 211.76 = 68.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.28/211.76 = 68.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.28x = 211.76 × 68.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.28x = 14,433.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,433.56/141.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.16

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