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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.46, 139.99 and 68.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.46, 139.99 and 68.70 is: 94.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.46 : 139.99 = 68.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.46/139.99 = 68.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.46x = 139.99 × 68.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.46x = 9,617.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,617.31/101.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.79

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