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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.24, 229.98 and 122.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.24, 229.98 and 122.70 is: 184.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.24 : 229.98 = 122.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.24/229.98 = 122.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.24x = 229.98 × 122.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.24x = 28,218.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,218.55/153.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.15

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