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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.14, 459.12 and 100.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.14, 459.12 and 100.66 is: 150.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.14 : 459.12 = 100.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.14/459.12 = 100.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.14x = 459.12 × 100.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.14x = 46,216.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,216.62/306.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.96

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