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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.15, 451.78 and 106.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.15, 451.78 and 106.14 is: 159.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.15 : 451.78 = 106.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.15/451.78 = 106.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.15x = 451.78 × 106.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.15x = 47,951.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,951.40/301.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.23

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