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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.09, 480.06 and 125.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.09, 480.06 and 125.09 is: 187.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.09 : 480.06 = 125.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.09/480.06 = 125.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.09x = 480.06 × 125.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.09x = 60,050.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,050.71/320.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.61

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