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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.88, 229.32 and 122.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.88, 229.32 and 122.30 is: 183.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.88 : 229.32 = 122.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.88/229.32 = 122.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.88x = 229.32 × 122.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.88x = 28,045.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,045.22/152.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.45

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