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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.54, 229.02 and 122.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.54, 229.02 and 122.48 is: 183.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.54 : 229.02 = 122.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.54/229.02 = 122.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.54x = 229.02 × 122.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.54x = 28,050.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,050.37/152.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.89

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