Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.72, 138.99 and 57.05
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 100.72, 138.99 and 57.05 is: 78.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100.72 : 138.99 = 57.05 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100.72/138.99 = 57.05/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100.72x = 138.99 × 57.05 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100.72x = 7,929.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,929.38/100.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 78.73
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