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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.83, 141.96 and 70.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.83, 141.96 and 70.14 is: 96.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.83 : 141.96 = 70.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.83/141.96 = 70.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.83x = 141.96 × 70.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.83x = 9,957.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,957.07/102.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.83

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