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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.82, 481.21 and 89.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.82, 481.21 and 89.72 is: 134.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.82 : 481.21 = 89.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.82/481.21 = 89.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.82x = 481.21 × 89.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.82x = 43,173.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,173.71/320.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.57

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