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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.07, 463.59 and 81.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.07, 463.59 and 81.07 is: 121.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.07 : 463.59 = 81.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.07/463.59 = 81.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.07x = 463.59 × 81.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.07x = 37,583.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,583.24/309.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.60

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