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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.70, 140.24 and 79.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.70, 140.24 and 79.86 is: 110.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.70 : 140.24 = 79.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.70/140.24 = 79.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.70x = 140.24 × 79.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.70x = 11,199.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,199.57/101.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.12

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