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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.76, 230.36 and 123.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.76, 230.36 and 123.44 is: 184.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.76 : 230.36 = 123.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.76/230.36 = 123.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.76x = 230.36 × 123.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.76x = 28,435.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,435.64/153.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.94

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