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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.74, 230.36 and 123.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.74, 230.36 and 123.29 is: 184.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.74 : 230.36 = 123.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.74/230.36 = 123.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.74x = 230.36 × 123.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.74x = 28,399.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,399.32/153.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.73

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