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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.28, 227.94 and 123.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.28, 227.94 and 123.12 is: 184.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.28 : 227.94 = 123.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.28/227.94 = 123.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.28x = 227.94 × 123.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.28x = 28,063.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,063.97/152.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.29

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