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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.93, 451.37 and 105.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.93, 451.37 and 105.87 is: 158.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.93 : 451.37 = 105.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.93/451.37 = 105.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.93x = 451.37 × 105.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.93x = 47,786.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,786.54/300.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.80

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