Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103, 142.14 and 57
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 103, 142.14 and 57 is: 78.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103 : 142.14 = 57 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103/142.14 = 57/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103x = 142.14 × 57 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103x = 8,101.98 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,101.98/103 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 78.66
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