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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.44, 230.58 and 123.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.44, 230.58 and 123.32 is: 185.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.44 : 230.58 = 123.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.44/230.58 = 123.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.44x = 230.58 × 123.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.44x = 28,435.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,435.13/153.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.32

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