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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.23, 481.83 and 90.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.23, 481.83 and 90.13 is: 135.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.23 : 481.83 = 90.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.23/481.83 = 90.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.23x = 481.83 × 90.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.23x = 43,427.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,427.34/321.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.19

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