Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.36, 138.52 and 61
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 100.36, 138.52 and 61 is: 84.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100.36 : 138.52 = 61 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100.36/138.52 = 61/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100.36x = 138.52 × 61 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100.36x = 8,449.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,449.72/100.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 84.19
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