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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.70, 141.83 and 71.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.70, 141.83 and 71.70 is: 99.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.70 : 141.83 = 71.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.70/141.83 = 71.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.70x = 141.83 × 71.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.70x = 10,169.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,169.21/102.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.02

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