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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306, 459.06 and 100.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306, 459.06 and 100.56 is: 150.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306 : 459.06 = 100.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306/459.06 = 100.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306x = 459.06 × 100.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306x = 46,163.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,163.07/306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.86

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