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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.64, 230.19 and 123.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.64, 230.19 and 123.22 is: 184.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.64 : 230.19 = 123.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.64/230.19 = 123.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.64x = 230.19 × 123.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.64x = 28,364.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,364.01/153.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.61

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