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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.63, 140.35 and 70.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.63, 140.35 and 70.66 is: 97.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.63 : 140.35 = 70.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.63/140.35 = 70.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.63x = 140.35 × 70.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.63x = 9,917.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,917.26/101.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.59

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