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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.96, 182.81 and 53.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.96, 182.81 and 53.44 is: 80.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.96 : 182.81 = 53.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.96/182.81 = 53.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.96x = 182.81 × 53.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.96x = 9,769.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,769.37/121.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.10

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