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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.02, 451.51 and 95.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.02, 451.51 and 95.58 is: 143.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.02 : 451.51 = 95.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.02/451.51 = 95.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.02x = 451.51 × 95.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.02x = 43,155.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,155.33/301.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.36

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