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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.95, 452.93 and 85.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.95, 452.93 and 85.54 is: 128.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.95 : 452.93 = 85.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.95/452.93 = 85.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.95x = 452.93 × 85.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.95x = 38,743.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,743.63/301.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.31

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