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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.64, 229 and 122.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.64, 229 and 122.08 is: 183.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.64 : 229 = 122.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.64/229 = 122.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.64x = 229 × 122.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.64x = 27,956.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,956.32/152.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.15

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