Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480, 720.12 and 138
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 480, 720.12 and 138 is: 207.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
480 : 720.12 = 138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
480/720.12 = 138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
480x = 720.12 × 138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
480x = 99,376.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,376.56/480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 207.03
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