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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.34, 480.06 and 125.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.34, 480.06 and 125.13 is: 187.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.34 : 480.06 = 125.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.34/480.06 = 125.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.34x = 480.06 × 125.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.34x = 60,069.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,069.91/320.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.52

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