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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.16, 468.29 and 106.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.16, 468.29 and 106.75 is: 160.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.16 : 468.29 = 106.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.16/468.29 = 106.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.16x = 468.29 × 106.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.16x = 49,989.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,989.96/312.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.14

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