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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.03, 452.91 and 96.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.03, 452.91 and 96.55 is: 144.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.03 : 452.91 = 96.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.03/452.91 = 96.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.03x = 452.91 × 96.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.03x = 43,729.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,729.35/302.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.78

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