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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.24, 229.62 and 121.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.24, 229.62 and 121.32 is: 181.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.24 : 229.62 = 121.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.24/229.62 = 121.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.24x = 229.62 × 121.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.24x = 27,857.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,857.50/153.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.79

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