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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.70, 140.67 and 96.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.70, 140.67 and 96.03 is: 132.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.70 : 140.67 = 96.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.70/140.67 = 96.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.70x = 140.67 × 96.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.70x = 13,508.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,508.54/101.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.83

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