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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.89, 140.55 and 70.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.89, 140.55 and 70.88 is: 97.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.89 : 140.55 = 70.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.89/140.55 = 70.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.89x = 140.55 × 70.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.89x = 9,961.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,961.48/101.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.77

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