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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.44, 465.54 and 91.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.44, 465.54 and 91.02 is: 136.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.44 : 465.54 = 91.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.44/465.54 = 91.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.44x = 465.54 × 91.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.44x = 42,373.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,373.45/310.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.49

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