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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.70, 140.13 and 97.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.70, 140.13 and 97.11 is: 133.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.70 : 140.13 = 97.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.70/140.13 = 97.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.70x = 140.13 × 97.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.70x = 13,608.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,608.02/101.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.81

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