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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.12, 465.18 and 93.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.12, 465.18 and 93.72 is: 140.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.12 : 465.18 = 93.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.12/465.18 = 93.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.12x = 465.18 × 93.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.12x = 43,596.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,596.67/310.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.58

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