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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.26, 139.74 and 70.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.26, 139.74 and 70.18 is: 96.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.26 : 139.74 = 70.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.26/139.74 = 70.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.26x = 139.74 × 70.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.26x = 9,806.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,806.95/101.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.85

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