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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.96, 451.28 and 105.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.96, 451.28 and 105.92 is: 158.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.96 : 451.28 = 105.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.96/451.28 = 105.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.96x = 451.28 × 105.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.96x = 47,800.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,800.97/300.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.83

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