Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.52, 234 and 100.56
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 169.52, 234 and 100.56 is: 138.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169.52 : 234 = 100.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169.52/234 = 100.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169.52x = 234 × 100.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169.52x = 23,531.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,531.04/169.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 138.81
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