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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.26, 481.91 and 90.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.26, 481.91 and 90.15 is: 135.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.26 : 481.91 = 90.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.26/481.91 = 90.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.26x = 481.91 × 90.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.26x = 43,442.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,442.44/321.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.23

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