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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.62, 211.87 and 122.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.62, 211.87 and 122.49 is: 168.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.62 : 211.87 = 122.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.62/211.87 = 122.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.62x = 211.87 × 122.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.62x = 25,950.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,950.82/153.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.93

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