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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.72, 459.95 and 101.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.72, 459.95 and 101.25 is: 151.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.72 : 459.95 = 101.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.72/459.95 = 101.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.72x = 459.95 × 101.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.72x = 46,569.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,569.43/306.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.83

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