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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.51, 228.74 and 122.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.51, 228.74 and 122.13 is: 183.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.51 : 228.74 = 122.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.51/228.74 = 122.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.51x = 228.74 × 122.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.51x = 27,935.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,935.41/152.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.18

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