Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,900, 135,102 and 53,188
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 97,900, 135,102 and 53,188 is: 73,399.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,900 : 135,102 = 53,188 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,900/135,102 = 53,188/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,900x = 135,102 × 53,188 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,900x = 7,185,805,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,185,805,176/97,900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 73,399.44
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