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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.87, 228.83 and 122.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.87, 228.83 and 122.18 is: 182.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.87 : 228.83 = 122.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.87/228.83 = 122.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.87x = 228.83 × 122.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.87x = 27,956.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,956.69/152.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.88

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