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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.50, 230.04 and 122.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.50, 230.04 and 122.92 is: 184.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.50 : 230.04 = 122.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.50/230.04 = 122.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.50x = 230.04 × 122.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.50x = 28,275.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,275.94/153.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.21

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