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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.12, 451.68 and 95.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.12, 451.68 and 95.66 is: 143.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.12 : 451.68 = 95.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.12/451.68 = 95.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.12x = 451.68 × 95.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.12x = 43,207.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,207.71/301.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.49

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