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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.90, 182.92 and 53.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.90, 182.92 and 53.40 is: 80.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.90 : 182.92 = 53.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.90/182.92 = 53.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.90x = 182.92 × 53.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.90x = 9,766.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,766.75/121.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.12

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