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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.10, 450.15 and 83.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.10, 450.15 and 83.66 is: 125.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.10 : 450.15 = 83.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.10/450.15 = 83.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.10x = 450.15 × 83.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.10x = 37,659.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,659.55/300.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.49

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