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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321, 481.50 and 89.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321, 481.50 and 89.91 is: 134.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321 : 481.50 = 89.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321/481.50 = 89.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321x = 481.50 × 89.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321x = 43,289.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,289.26/321
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.86

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