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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.76, 182.64 and 53.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.76, 182.64 and 53.23 is: 79.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.76 : 182.64 = 53.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.76/182.64 = 53.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.76x = 182.64 × 53.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.76x = 9,721.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,721.93/121.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.85

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