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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.12, 231.66 and 122.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.12, 231.66 and 122.20 is: 183.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.12 : 231.66 = 122.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.12/231.66 = 122.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.12x = 231.66 × 122.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.12x = 28,308.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,308.85/154.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.68

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