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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.86, 230.56 and 121.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.86, 230.56 and 121.43 is: 181.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.86 : 230.56 = 121.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.86/230.56 = 121.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.86x = 230.56 × 121.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.86x = 27,997.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,997.17/153.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.97

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