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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.02, 228.59 and 122.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.02, 228.59 and 122.65 is: 183.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.02 : 228.59 = 122.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.02/228.59 = 122.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.02x = 228.59 × 122.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.02x = 28,035.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,035.84/153.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.21

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