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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.01, 453.02 and 96.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.01, 453.02 and 96.55 is: 144.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.01 : 453.02 = 96.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.01/453.02 = 96.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.01x = 453.02 × 96.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.01x = 43,739.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,739.01/302.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.83

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