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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.04, 472.65 and 95.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.04, 472.65 and 95.68 is: 143.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.04 : 472.65 = 95.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.04/472.65 = 95.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.04x = 472.65 × 95.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.04x = 45,223.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,223.15/315.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.55

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