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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.01, 468.03 and 106.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.01, 468.03 and 106.55 is: 159.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.01 : 468.03 = 106.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.01/468.03 = 106.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.01x = 468.03 × 106.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.01x = 49,865.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,865.72/312.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.82

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