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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.17, 450.12 and 105.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.17, 450.12 and 105.13 is: 157.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.17 : 450.12 = 105.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.17/450.12 = 105.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.17x = 450.12 × 105.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.17x = 47,322.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,322.07/300.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.65

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