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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.87, 230.81 and 122.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.87, 230.81 and 122.01 is: 183.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.87 : 230.81 = 122.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.87/230.81 = 122.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.87x = 230.81 × 122.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.87x = 28,161.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,161.13/153.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.02

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