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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.54, 230.52 and 123.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.54, 230.52 and 123.48 is: 185.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.54 : 230.52 = 123.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.54/230.52 = 123.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.54x = 230.52 × 123.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.54x = 28,464.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,464.61/153.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.39

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