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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.02, 451.57 and 95.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.02, 451.57 and 95.52 is: 143.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.02 : 451.57 = 95.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.02/451.57 = 95.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.02x = 451.57 × 95.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.02x = 43,133.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,133.06/301.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.29

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