Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.62, 138.72 and 72.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 100.62, 138.72 and 72.99 is: 100.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100.62 : 138.72 = 72.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100.62/138.72 = 72.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100.62x = 138.72 × 72.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100.62x = 10,125.17 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,125.17/100.62 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100.63
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