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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.55, 450.72 and 95.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.55, 450.72 and 95.06 is: 142.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.55 : 450.72 = 95.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.55/450.72 = 95.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.55x = 450.72 × 95.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.55x = 42,845.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,845.44/300.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.56

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