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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.59, 467.08 and 106.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.59, 467.08 and 106.05 is: 158.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.59 : 467.08 = 106.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.59/467.08 = 106.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.59x = 467.08 × 106.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.59x = 49,533.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,533.57/311.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.97

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