Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102, 153.05 and 37.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 102, 153.05 and 37.92 is: 56.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102 : 153.05 = 37.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102/153.05 = 37.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102x = 153.05 × 37.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102x = 5,803.47 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,803.47/102 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 56.90
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