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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.29, 230.06 and 123.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.29, 230.06 and 123.05 is: 184.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.29 : 230.06 = 123.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.29/230.06 = 123.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.29x = 230.06 × 123.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.29x = 28,309.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,309.77/153.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.68

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