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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.49, 212.11 and 68.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.49, 212.11 and 68.33 is: 102.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.49 : 212.11 = 68.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.49/212.11 = 68.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.49x = 212.11 × 68.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.49x = 14,493.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,493.48/141.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.43

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