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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.12, 481.71 and 90.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.12, 481.71 and 90.01 is: 135.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.12 : 481.71 = 90.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.12/481.71 = 90.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.12x = 481.71 × 90.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.12x = 43,360.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,360.48/321.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.03

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