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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.86, 481.26 and 89.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.86, 481.26 and 89.77 is: 134.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.86 : 481.26 = 89.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.86/481.26 = 89.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.86x = 481.26 × 89.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.86x = 43,202.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,202.76/320.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.65

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