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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.67, 212.49 and 68.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.67, 212.49 and 68.52 is: 102.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.67 : 212.49 = 68.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.67/212.49 = 68.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.67x = 212.49 × 68.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.67x = 14,560.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,560.35/141.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.78

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