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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.80, 227.20 and 122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.80, 227.20 and 122.72 is: 183.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.80 : 227.20 = 122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.80/227.20 = 122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.80x = 227.20 × 122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.80x = 27,880.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,880.54/151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.67

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