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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.05, 442.59 and 102.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.05, 442.59 and 102.65 is: 153.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.05 : 442.59 = 102.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.05/442.59 = 102.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.05x = 442.59 × 102.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.05x = 45,429.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,429.65/295.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.98

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