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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.16, 481.67 and 90.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.16, 481.67 and 90.06 is: 135.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.16 : 481.67 = 90.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.16/481.67 = 90.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.16x = 481.67 × 90.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.16x = 43,380.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,380.24/321.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.07

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