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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.10, 451.58 and 106.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.10, 451.58 and 106.12 is: 159.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.10 : 451.58 = 106.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.10/451.58 = 106.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.10x = 451.58 × 106.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.10x = 47,921.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,921.67/301.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.16

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