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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.81, 455.54 and 106.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.81, 455.54 and 106.06 is: 159.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.81 : 455.54 = 106.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.81/455.54 = 106.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.81x = 455.54 × 106.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.81x = 48,314.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,314.57/303.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.03

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