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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.99, 142.05 and 70.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.99, 142.05 and 70.23 is: 96.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.99 : 142.05 = 70.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.99/142.05 = 70.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.99x = 142.05 × 70.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.99x = 9,976.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,976.17/102.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.87

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