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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.60, 467.24 and 106.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.60, 467.24 and 106.14 is: 159.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.60 : 467.24 = 106.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.60/467.24 = 106.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.60x = 467.24 × 106.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.60x = 49,592.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,592.85/311.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.16

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