Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.18, 144 and 69
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 96.18, 144 and 69 is: 103.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96.18 : 144 = 69 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96.18/144 = 69/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96.18x = 144 × 69 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96.18x = 9,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,936/96.18 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 103.31
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