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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.19, 468.32 and 106.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.19, 468.32 and 106.75 is: 160.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.19 : 468.32 = 106.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.19/468.32 = 106.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.19x = 468.32 × 106.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.19x = 49,993.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,993.16/312.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.14

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