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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.38, 229.55 and 122.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.38, 229.55 and 122.73 is: 183.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.38 : 229.55 = 122.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.38/229.55 = 122.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.38x = 229.55 × 122.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.38x = 28,172.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,172.67/153.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.68

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