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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.81, 212.43 and 68.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.81, 212.43 and 68.76 is: 103.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.81 : 212.43 = 68.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.81/212.43 = 68.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.81x = 212.43 × 68.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.81x = 14,606.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,606.69/141.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.00

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