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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.02, 487.49 and 81.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.02, 487.49 and 81.53 is: 122.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.02 : 487.49 = 81.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.02/487.49 = 81.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.02x = 487.49 × 81.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.02x = 39,746.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,746.10/325.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.29

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