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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.19, 229.55 and 120.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.19, 229.55 and 120.76 is: 180.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.19 : 229.55 = 120.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.19/229.55 = 120.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.19x = 229.55 × 120.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.19x = 27,721.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,721.33/153.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.97

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