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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.72, 231.08 and 123.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.72, 231.08 and 123.62 is: 185.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.72 : 231.08 = 123.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.72/231.08 = 123.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.72x = 231.08 × 123.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.72x = 28,564.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,564.34/153.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.82

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