Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149, 205.63 and 86.87
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 149, 205.63 and 86.87 is: 119.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149 : 205.63 = 86.87 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149/205.63 = 86.87/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149x = 205.63 × 86.87 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149x = 17,863.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,863.08/149 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 119.89
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