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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.56, 230.38 and 121.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.56, 230.38 and 121.72 is: 182.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.56 : 230.38 = 121.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.56/230.38 = 121.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.56x = 230.38 × 121.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.56x = 28,041.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,041.85/153.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.61

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