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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.82, 212.68 and 68.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.82, 212.68 and 68.65 is: 102.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.82 : 212.68 = 68.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.82/212.68 = 68.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.82x = 212.68 × 68.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.82x = 14,600.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,600.31/141.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.95

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