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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.53, 231.48 and 122.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.53, 231.48 and 122.04 is: 182.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.53 : 231.48 = 122.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.53/231.48 = 122.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.53x = 231.48 × 122.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.53x = 28,249.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,249.82/154.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.81

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