Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82, 123.04 and 66
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 82, 123.04 and 66 is: 99.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82 : 123.04 = 66 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82/123.04 = 66/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82x = 123.04 × 66 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82x = 8,120.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,120.64/82 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 99.03
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