Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104, 143.52 and 58
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 104, 143.52 and 58 is: 80.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104 : 143.52 = 58 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104/143.52 = 58/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104x = 143.52 × 58 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104x = 8,324.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,324.16/104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 80.04
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