what is the highest rank for east germany with points of 128.98 and places less than 70?
CREATE TABLE table_name_40 (
    rank INTEGER,
    places VARCHAR,
    nation VARCHAR,
    points VARCHAR
)
SELECT MAX(rank) FROM table_name_40 WHERE nation = "east germany" AND points = 128.98 AND places < 70
Below are sql tables schemas paired with instruction that describes a task. Using valid SQLite, write a response that appropriately completes the request for the provided tables. ### Instruction: what is the highest rank for east germany with points of 128.98 and places less than 70? ### Input: CREATE TABLE table_name_40 (
    rank INTEGER,
    places VARCHAR,
    nation VARCHAR,
    points VARCHAR
) ### Response: SELECT MAX(rank) FROM table_name_40 WHERE nation = "east germany" AND points = 128.98 AND places < 70