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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.77, 229.19 and 122.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.77, 229.19 and 122.53 is: 183.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.77 : 229.19 = 122.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.77/229.19 = 122.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.77x = 229.19 × 122.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.77x = 28,082.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,082.65/152.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.82

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