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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.03, 481.26 and 125.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.03, 481.26 and 125.89 is: 188.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.03 : 481.26 = 125.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.03/481.26 = 125.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.03x = 481.26 × 125.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.03x = 60,585.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,585.09/321.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.72

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