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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.70, 140.49 and 69.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.70, 140.49 and 69.06 is: 95.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.70 : 140.49 = 69.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.70/140.49 = 69.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.70x = 140.49 × 69.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.70x = 9,702.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,702.24/101.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.40

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