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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.08, 229.74 and 122.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.08, 229.74 and 122.92 is: 184.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.08 : 229.74 = 122.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.08/229.74 = 122.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.08x = 229.74 × 122.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.08x = 28,239.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,239.64/153.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.48

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