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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.07, 459.18 and 89.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.07, 459.18 and 89.65 is: 134.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.07 : 459.18 = 89.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.07/459.18 = 89.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.07x = 459.18 × 89.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.07x = 41,165.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,165.45/306.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.50

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