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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.43, 452.16 and 96.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.43, 452.16 and 96.01 is: 144.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.43 : 452.16 = 96.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.43/452.16 = 96.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.43x = 452.16 × 96.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.43x = 43,412.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,412.09/301.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.02

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