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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.15, 139.69 and 70.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.15, 139.69 and 70.15 is: 96.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.15 : 139.69 = 70.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.15/139.69 = 70.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.15x = 139.69 × 70.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.15x = 9,799.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,799.25/101.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.88

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