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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.54, 468.87 and 96.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.54, 468.87 and 96.13 is: 144.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.54 : 468.87 = 96.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.54/468.87 = 96.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.54x = 468.87 × 96.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.54x = 45,072.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,072.47/312.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.21

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