Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.75, 140.42 and 55.75
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 101.75, 140.42 and 55.75 is: 76.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101.75 : 140.42 = 55.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101.75/140.42 = 55.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101.75x = 140.42 × 55.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101.75x = 7,828.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,828.14/101.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 76.94
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