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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.74, 140.24 and 70.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.74, 140.24 and 70.22 is: 96.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.74 : 140.24 = 70.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.74/140.24 = 70.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.74x = 140.24 × 70.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.74x = 9,847.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,847.65/101.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.79

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