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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.12, 273.21 and 53.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.12, 273.21 and 53.87 is: 80.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.12 : 273.21 = 53.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.12/273.21 = 53.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.12x = 273.21 × 53.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.12x = 14,716.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,716.46/182.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.81

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