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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.97, 140.79 and 70.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.97, 140.79 and 70.98 is: 98.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.97 : 140.79 = 70.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.97/140.79 = 70.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.97x = 140.79 × 70.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.97x = 9,993.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,993.27/101.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.00

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