Question

Find the unknown number in the proportion 2/3 = x/121 round your answer to the nearest hundredth

Answer 1

80.67

Explanation:

To find the unknown number x in the proportion
`\sf (2)/(3)= (x)/(121)` ​, you can set up a proportion and solve for xx:

`\sf (2)/(3)= (x)/(121)`

Cross-multiplying:

`2*121=3*x`

Simplify:

`242=3x`

Now, solve for x.

`x=(242)/(3)\\\\ x=80.67`

Rounding to the nearest hundredth, the unknown number x is approximately 80.67.