Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,525.84, 152,026.32 and 90,242
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 101,525.84, 152,026.32 and 90,242 is: 135,129.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,525.84 : 152,026.32 = 90,242 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,525.84/152,026.32 = 90,242/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,525.84x = 152,026.32 × 90,242 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,525.84x = 13,719,159,169.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,719,159,169.44/101,525.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 135,129.73
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