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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.97, 229.95 and 122.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.97, 229.95 and 122.87 is: 184.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.97 : 229.95 = 122.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.97/229.95 = 122.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.97x = 229.95 × 122.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.97x = 28,252.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,252.81/152.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.70

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