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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.70, 231.75 and 122.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.70, 231.75 and 122.03 is: 182.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.70 : 231.75 = 122.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.70/231.75 = 122.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.70x = 231.75 × 122.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.70x = 28,279.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,279.87/154.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.80

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