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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.74, 481.11 and 89.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.74, 481.11 and 89.62 is: 134.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.74 : 481.11 = 89.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.74/481.11 = 89.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.74x = 481.11 × 89.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.74x = 43,117.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,117.08/320.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.43

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