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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.18, 468.28 and 81.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.18, 468.28 and 81.06 is: 121.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.18 : 468.28 = 81.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.18/468.28 = 81.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.18x = 468.28 × 81.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.18x = 37,958.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,958.44/312.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.59

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