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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.55, 230.33 and 123.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.55, 230.33 and 123.18 is: 184.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.55 : 230.33 = 123.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.55/230.33 = 123.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.55x = 230.33 × 123.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.55x = 28,372.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,372.05/153.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.77

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