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Solve these proportion for the variable x. Use the reasoning of scalling to solve​

Solve these proportion for the variable x. Use the reasoning of scalling to solve-example-1
User Prufrofro
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Answer:

x = 200

Explanation:


(x)/(5) = (120)/(3)

so you cross multiply

5 × 120 = 600

x × 3 = 3x

so

3x = 600

x = 200

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