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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.01, 229.50 and 122.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.01, 229.50 and 122.43 is: 183.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.01 : 229.50 = 122.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.01/229.50 = 122.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.01x = 229.50 × 122.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.01x = 28,097.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,097.69/153.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.64

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