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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.69, 229.92 and 122.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.69, 229.92 and 122.59 is: 183.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.69 : 229.92 = 122.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.69/229.92 = 122.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.69x = 229.92 × 122.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.69x = 28,185.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,185.89/153.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.39

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