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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.52, 465.69 and 91.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.52, 465.69 and 91.09 is: 136.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.52 : 465.69 = 91.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.52/465.69 = 91.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.52x = 465.69 × 91.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.52x = 42,420.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,420.63/310.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.61

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