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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.22, 229.92 and 81.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.22, 229.92 and 81.12 is: 121.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.22 : 229.92 = 81.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.22/229.92 = 81.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.22x = 229.92 × 81.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.22x = 18,651.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,651.11/153.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.73

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