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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.12, 468.15 and 95.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.12, 468.15 and 95.64 is: 143.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.12 : 468.15 = 95.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.12/468.15 = 95.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.12x = 468.15 × 95.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.12x = 44,773.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,773.87/312.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.45

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