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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.16, 139.55 and 70.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.16, 139.55 and 70.04 is: 96.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.16 : 139.55 = 70.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.16/139.55 = 70.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.16x = 139.55 × 70.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.16x = 9,774.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,774.08/101.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.62

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