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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.24, 139.74 and 70.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.24, 139.74 and 70.10 is: 96.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.24 : 139.74 = 70.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.24/139.74 = 70.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.24x = 139.74 × 70.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.24x = 9,795.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,795.77/101.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.76

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