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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.72, 451.08 and 105.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.72, 451.08 and 105.71 is: 158.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.72 : 451.08 = 105.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.72/451.08 = 105.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.72x = 451.08 × 105.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.72x = 47,683.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,683.14/300.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.56

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