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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.92, 230.88 and 123.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.92, 230.88 and 123.68 is: 185.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.92 : 230.88 = 123.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.92/230.88 = 123.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.92x = 230.88 × 123.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.92x = 28,554.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,554.08/153.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.52

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