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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.54, 230.23 and 121.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.54, 230.23 and 121.38 is: 182.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.54 : 230.23 = 121.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.54/230.23 = 121.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.54x = 230.23 × 121.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.54x = 27,945.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,945.32/153.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.01

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