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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.06, 450.03 and 83.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.06, 450.03 and 83.59 is: 125.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.06 : 450.03 = 83.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.06/450.03 = 83.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.06x = 450.03 × 83.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.06x = 37,618.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,618.01/300.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.37

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