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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.99, 212.94 and 68.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.99, 212.94 and 68.88 is: 103.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.99 : 212.94 = 68.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.99/212.94 = 68.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.99x = 212.94 × 68.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.99x = 14,667.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,667.31/141.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.30

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