Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.92, 153 and 72.16
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 110.92, 153 and 72.16 is: 99.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110.92 : 153 = 72.16 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110.92/153 = 72.16/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110.92x = 153 × 72.16 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110.92x = 11,040.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,040.48/110.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 99.54
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