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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.74, 212.51 and 68.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.74, 212.51 and 68.57 is: 102.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.74 : 212.51 = 68.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.74/212.51 = 68.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.74x = 212.51 × 68.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.74x = 14,570.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,570.41/141.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.80

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