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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.09, 481.56 and 126.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.09, 481.56 and 126.09 is: 189.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.09 : 481.56 = 126.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.09/481.56 = 126.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.09x = 481.56 × 126.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.09x = 60,719.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,719.90/321.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.11

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