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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.54, 459.85 and 101.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.54, 459.85 and 101.06 is: 151.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.54 : 459.85 = 101.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.54/459.85 = 101.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.54x = 459.85 × 101.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.54x = 46,469.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,469.70/306.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.59

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