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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.97, 451.42 and 105.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.97, 451.42 and 105.88 is: 158.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.97 : 451.42 = 105.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.97/451.42 = 105.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.97x = 451.42 × 105.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.97x = 47,796.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,796.35/300.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.81

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