Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.15, 134.96 and 78
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 90.15, 134.96 and 78 is: 116.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90.15 : 134.96 = 78 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90.15/134.96 = 78/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90.15x = 134.96 × 78 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90.15x = 10,526.49 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,526.49/90.15 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 116.77
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