Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.57, 155.40 and 58
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 103.57, 155.40 and 58 is: 87.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103.57 : 155.40 = 58 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103.57/155.40 = 58/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103.57x = 155.40 × 58 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103.57x = 9,013.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,013.20/103.57 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 87.03
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