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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.34, 229.78 and 123

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.34, 229.78 and 123 is: 184.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.34 : 229.78 = 123 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.34/229.78 = 123/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.34x = 229.78 × 123
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.34x = 28,262.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,262.94/153.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.32

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