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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.96, 140.72 and 70.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.96, 140.72 and 70.84 is: 97.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.96 : 140.72 = 70.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.96/140.72 = 70.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.96x = 140.72 × 70.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.96x = 9,968.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,968.60/101.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.77

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