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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.92, 229.08 and 122.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.92, 229.08 and 122.32 is: 183.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.92 : 229.08 = 122.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.92/229.08 = 122.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.92x = 229.08 × 122.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.92x = 28,021.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,021.07/152.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.24

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