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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.07, 481.60 and 89.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.07, 481.60 and 89.98 is: 134.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.07 : 481.60 = 89.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.07/481.60 = 89.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.07x = 481.60 × 89.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.07x = 43,334.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,334.37/321.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.97

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