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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.44, 139.89 and 70.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.44, 139.89 and 70.30 is: 96.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.44 : 139.89 = 70.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.44/139.89 = 70.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.44x = 139.89 × 70.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.44x = 9,834.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,834.27/101.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.95

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