Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.21, 201.69 and 87.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 146.21, 201.69 and 87.99 is: 121.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146.21 : 201.69 = 87.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146.21/201.69 = 87.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146.21x = 201.69 × 87.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146.21x = 17,745.95 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,745.95/146.21 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 121.38
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