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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.83, 182.74 and 53.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.83, 182.74 and 53.38 is: 80.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.83 : 182.74 = 53.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.83/182.74 = 53.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.83x = 182.74 × 53.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.83x = 9,754.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,754.66/121.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.07

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