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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.13, 480.11 and 125.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.13, 480.11 and 125.06 is: 187.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.13 : 480.11 = 125.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.13/480.11 = 125.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.13x = 480.11 × 125.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.13x = 60,041.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,041.44/320.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.55

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