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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.24, 231.24 and 122.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.24, 231.24 and 122.32 is: 183.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.24 : 231.24 = 122.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.24/231.24 = 122.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.24x = 231.24 × 122.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.24x = 28,285.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,285.28/154.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.38

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