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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.09, 448.54 and 104.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.09, 448.54 and 104.03 is: 156.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.09 : 448.54 = 104.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.09/448.54 = 104.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.09x = 448.54 × 104.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.09x = 46,663.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,663.32/299.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.02

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