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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.51, 211.37 and 122.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.51, 211.37 and 122.32 is: 168.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.51 : 211.37 = 122.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.51/211.37 = 122.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.51x = 211.37 × 122.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.51x = 25,854.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,854.78/153.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.42

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