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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.62, 232.20 and 122.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.62, 232.20 and 122.76 is: 184.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.62 : 232.20 = 122.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.62/232.20 = 122.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.62x = 232.20 × 122.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.62x = 28,504.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,504.87/154.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.35

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