Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147, 202.90 and 101
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 147, 202.90 and 101 is: 139.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147 : 202.90 = 101 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147/202.90 = 101/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147x = 202.90 × 101 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147x = 20,492.90 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,492.90/147 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139.41
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