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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.56, 140.20 and 79.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.56, 140.20 and 79.70 is: 110.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.56 : 140.20 = 79.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.56/140.20 = 79.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.56x = 140.20 × 79.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.56x = 11,173.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,173.94/101.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.02

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