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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.61, 228.45 and 123.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.61, 228.45 and 123.45 is: 184.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.61 : 228.45 = 123.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.61/228.45 = 123.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.61x = 228.45 × 123.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.61x = 28,202.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,202.15/152.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.80

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