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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.83, 451.29 and 105.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.83, 451.29 and 105.81 is: 158.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.83 : 451.29 = 105.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.83/451.29 = 105.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.83x = 451.29 × 105.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.83x = 47,750.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,750.99/300.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.73

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