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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.25, 450.45 and 107.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.25, 450.45 and 107.89 is: 161.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.25 : 450.45 = 107.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.25/450.45 = 107.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.25x = 450.45 × 107.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.25x = 48,599.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,599.05/300.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.86

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