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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.06, 460.65 and 112.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.06, 460.65 and 112.07 is: 168.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.06 : 460.65 = 112.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.06/460.65 = 112.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.06x = 460.65 × 112.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.06x = 51,626.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,626.62/307.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.13

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