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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.73, 230.82 and 123.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.73, 230.82 and 123.22 is: 185.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.73 : 230.82 = 123.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.73/230.82 = 123.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.73x = 230.82 × 123.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.73x = 28,441.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,441.47/153.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.01

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