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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.26, 229.62 and 121.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.26, 229.62 and 121.04 is: 181.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.26 : 229.62 = 121.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.26/229.62 = 121.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.26x = 229.62 × 121.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.26x = 27,793.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,793.20/153.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.35

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