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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153, 230.43 and 123.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153, 230.43 and 123.24 is: 185.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153 : 230.43 = 123.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153/230.43 = 123.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153x = 230.43 × 123.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153x = 28,398.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,398.19/153
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.61

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