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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.45, 458.16 and 89.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.45, 458.16 and 89.03 is: 133.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.45 : 458.16 = 89.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.45/458.16 = 89.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.45x = 458.16 × 89.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.45x = 40,789.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,789.98/305.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.54

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