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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.36, 211.85 and 122.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.36, 211.85 and 122.31 is: 168.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.36 : 211.85 = 122.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.36/211.85 = 122.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.36x = 211.85 × 122.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.36x = 25,910.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,910.76/153.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.95

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