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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.10, 453.13 and 85.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.10, 453.13 and 85.70 is: 128.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.10 : 453.13 = 85.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.10/453.13 = 85.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.10x = 453.13 × 85.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.10x = 38,833.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,833.24/302.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.54

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