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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.54, 467.37 and 95.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.54, 467.37 and 95.13 is: 142.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.54 : 467.37 = 95.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.54/467.37 = 95.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.54x = 467.37 × 95.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.54x = 44,460.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,460.91/311.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.72

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