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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.72, 212.24 and 122.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.72, 212.24 and 122.56 is: 169.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.72 : 212.24 = 122.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.72/212.24 = 122.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.72x = 212.24 × 122.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.72x = 26,012.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,012.41/153.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.22

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