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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.93, 481.39 and 101.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.93, 481.39 and 101.55 is: 152.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.93 : 481.39 = 101.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.93/481.39 = 101.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.93x = 481.39 × 101.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.93x = 48,885.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,885.15/320.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.32

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