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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.67, 142.97 and 70.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.67, 142.97 and 70.91 is: 97.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.67 : 142.97 = 70.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.67/142.97 = 70.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.67x = 142.97 × 70.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.67x = 10,138.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,138.00/103.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.79

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