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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.10, 468.01 and 106.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.10, 468.01 and 106.57 is: 159.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.10 : 468.01 = 106.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.10/468.01 = 106.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.10x = 468.01 × 106.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.10x = 49,875.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,875.83/312.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.81

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