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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.98, 489.01 and 106.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.98, 489.01 and 106.52 is: 159.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.98 : 489.01 = 106.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.98/489.01 = 106.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.98x = 489.01 × 106.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.98x = 52,090.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,090.65/325.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.80

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