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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.51, 230.23 and 123.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.51, 230.23 and 123.13 is: 184.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.51 : 230.23 = 123.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.51/230.23 = 123.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.51x = 230.23 × 123.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.51x = 28,348.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,348.22/153.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.67

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