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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.44, 211.79 and 122.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.44, 211.79 and 122.57 is: 169.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.44 : 211.79 = 122.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.44/211.79 = 122.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.44x = 211.79 × 122.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.44x = 25,957.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,957.43/153.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.18

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