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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.82, 451.03 and 105.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.82, 451.03 and 105.77 is: 158.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.82 : 451.03 = 105.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.82/451.03 = 105.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.82x = 451.03 × 105.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.82x = 47,704.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,704.91/300.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.59

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