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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.09, 451.67 and 106.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.09, 451.67 and 106.09 is: 159.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.09 : 451.67 = 106.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.09/451.67 = 106.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.09x = 451.67 × 106.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.09x = 47,917.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,917.67/301.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.15

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