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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.94, 140.55 and 70.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.94, 140.55 and 70.77 is: 97.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.94 : 140.55 = 70.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.94/140.55 = 70.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.94x = 140.55 × 70.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.94x = 9,946.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,946.72/101.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.57

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