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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.12, 459.11 and 100.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.12, 459.11 and 100.65 is: 150.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.12 : 459.11 = 100.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.12/459.11 = 100.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.12x = 459.11 × 100.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.12x = 46,208.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,208.92/306.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.95

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