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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.59, 452.21 and 96.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.59, 452.21 and 96.12 is: 144.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.59 : 452.21 = 96.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.59/452.21 = 96.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.59x = 452.21 × 96.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.59x = 43,465.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,465.94/301.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.12

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