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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.56, 465.87 and 105.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.56, 465.87 and 105.15 is: 157.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.56 : 465.87 = 105.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.56/465.87 = 105.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.56x = 465.87 × 105.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.56x = 48,986.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,986.23/310.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.74

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