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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.12, 466.72 and 102.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.12, 466.72 and 102.91 is: 154.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.12 : 466.72 = 102.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.12/466.72 = 102.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.12x = 466.72 × 102.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.12x = 48,027.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,027.56/311.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.37

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