Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.78, 218.68 and 92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 145.78, 218.68 and 92 is: 138.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145.78 : 218.68 = 92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145.78/218.68 = 92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145.78x = 218.68 × 92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145.78x = 20,118.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,118.56/145.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 138.01
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