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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81.94, 122.91 and 53.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 81.94, 122.91 and 53.62 is: 80.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    81.94 : 122.91 = 53.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    81.94/122.91 = 53.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    81.94x = 122.91 × 53.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    81.94x = 6,590.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,590.43/81.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.43

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