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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.17, 481.73 and 90.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.17, 481.73 and 90.05 is: 135.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.17 : 481.73 = 90.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.17/481.73 = 90.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.17x = 481.73 × 90.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.17x = 43,377.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,377.38/321.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.06

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