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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.87, 182.79 and 53.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.87, 182.79 and 53.39 is: 80.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.87 : 182.79 = 53.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.87/182.79 = 53.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.87x = 182.79 × 53.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.87x = 9,759.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,759.62/121.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.08

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