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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.76, 182.74 and 53.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.76, 182.74 and 53.33 is: 80.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.76 : 182.74 = 53.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.76/182.74 = 53.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.76x = 182.74 × 53.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.76x = 9,746.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,746.18/121.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.04

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