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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.23, 139.75 and 70.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.23, 139.75 and 70.19 is: 96.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.23 : 139.75 = 70.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.23/139.75 = 70.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.23x = 139.75 × 70.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.23x = 9,809.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,809.05/101.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.90

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