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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.52, 229.40 and 121.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.52, 229.40 and 121.12 is: 180.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.52 : 229.40 = 121.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.52/229.40 = 121.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.52x = 229.40 × 121.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.52x = 27,784.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,784.93/153.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.99

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