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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.13, 450.14 and 105.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.13, 450.14 and 105.14 is: 157.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.13 : 450.14 = 105.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.13/450.14 = 105.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.13x = 450.14 × 105.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.13x = 47,328.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,328.32/300.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.69

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