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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.78, 140.48 and 70.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.78, 140.48 and 70.76 is: 97.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.78 : 140.48 = 70.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.78/140.48 = 70.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.78x = 140.48 × 70.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.78x = 9,940.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,940.36/101.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.67

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