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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.06, 211.40 and 122.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.06, 211.40 and 122.31 is: 168.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.06 : 211.40 = 122.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.06/211.40 = 122.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.06x = 211.40 × 122.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.06x = 25,856.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,856.33/153.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.93

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