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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.64, 229.08 and 122.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.64, 229.08 and 122.16 is: 183.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.64 : 229.08 = 122.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.64/229.08 = 122.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.64x = 229.08 × 122.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.64x = 27,984.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,984.41/152.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.34

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