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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.16, 450.07 and 105.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.16, 450.07 and 105.05 is: 157.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.16 : 450.07 = 105.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.16/450.07 = 105.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.16x = 450.07 × 105.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.16x = 47,279.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,279.85/300.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.52

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