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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.07, 472.60 and 95.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.07, 472.60 and 95.70 is: 143.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.07 : 472.60 = 95.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.07/472.60 = 95.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.07x = 472.60 × 95.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.07x = 45,225.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,225.46/315.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.54

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