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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.29, 229.85 and 122.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.29, 229.85 and 122.91 is: 184.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.29 : 229.85 = 122.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.29/229.85 = 122.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.29x = 229.85 × 122.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.29x = 28,250.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,250.25/153.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.30

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