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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.35, 140.03 and 68.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.35, 140.03 and 68.70 is: 94.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.35 : 140.03 = 68.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.35/140.03 = 68.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.35x = 140.03 × 68.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.35x = 9,619.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,619.71/101.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.91

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