Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104, 155.94 and 92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 104, 155.94 and 92 is: 137.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104 : 155.94 = 92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104/155.94 = 92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104x = 155.94 × 92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104x = 14,346.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,346.48/104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137.95
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