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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.96, 452.96 and 85.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.96, 452.96 and 85.54 is: 128.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.96 : 452.96 = 85.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.96/452.96 = 85.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.96x = 452.96 × 85.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.96x = 38,746.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,746.20/301.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.32

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