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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.54, 231.81 and 122.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.54, 231.81 and 122.50 is: 183.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.54 : 231.81 = 122.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.54/231.81 = 122.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.54x = 231.81 × 122.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.54x = 28,396.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,396.73/154.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.75

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