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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.12, 480.19 and 89.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.12, 480.19 and 89.01 is: 133.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.12 : 480.19 = 89.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.12/480.19 = 89.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.12x = 480.19 × 89.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.12x = 42,742.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,742.71/320.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.52

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