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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.73, 140.36 and 70.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.73, 140.36 and 70.61 is: 97.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.73 : 140.36 = 70.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.73/140.36 = 70.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.73x = 140.36 × 70.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.73x = 9,910.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,910.82/101.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.42

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