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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.93, 140.47 and 70.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.93, 140.47 and 70.34 is: 96.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.93 : 140.47 = 70.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.93/140.47 = 70.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.93x = 140.47 × 70.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.93x = 9,879.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,879.78/101.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.93

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