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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.13, 229.06 and 122.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.13, 229.06 and 122.76 is: 183.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.13 : 229.06 = 122.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.13/229.06 = 122.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.13x = 229.06 × 122.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.13x = 28,119.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,119.41/153.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.63

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