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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.14, 273.23 and 53.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.14, 273.23 and 53.90 is: 80.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.14 : 273.23 = 53.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.14/273.23 = 53.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.14x = 273.23 × 53.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.14x = 14,727.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,727.10/182.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.86

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