Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100, 138 and 65.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 100, 138 and 65.50 is: 90.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100 : 138 = 65.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100/138 = 65.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100x = 138 × 65.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100x = 9,039 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,039/100 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 90.39
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