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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.03, 449.96 and 105.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.03, 449.96 and 105.02 is: 157.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.03 : 449.96 = 105.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.03/449.96 = 105.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.03x = 449.96 × 105.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.03x = 47,252.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,252.02/300.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.49

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