Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97, 145.19 and 66.41
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 97, 145.19 and 66.41 is: 99.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97 : 145.19 = 66.41 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97/145.19 = 66.41/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97x = 145.19 × 66.41 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97x = 9,642.07 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,642.07/97 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 99.40
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