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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.49, 211.93 and 68.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.49, 211.93 and 68.26 is: 102.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.49 : 211.93 = 68.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.49/211.93 = 68.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.49x = 211.93 × 68.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.49x = 14,465.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,465.90/141.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.24

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