Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.12, 153.79 and 88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 103.12, 153.79 and 88 is: 131.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103.12 : 153.79 = 88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103.12/153.79 = 88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103.12x = 153.79 × 88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103.12x = 13,533.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,533.08/103.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 131.24
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