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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.56, 140.21 and 70.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.56, 140.21 and 70.10 is: 96.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.56 : 140.21 = 70.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.56/140.21 = 70.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.56x = 140.21 × 70.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.56x = 9,828.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,828.72/101.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.78

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