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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.69, 231.71 and 122.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.69, 231.71 and 122.04 is: 182.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.69 : 231.71 = 122.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.69/231.71 = 122.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.69x = 231.71 × 122.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.69x = 28,277.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,277.89/154.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.80

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