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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.75, 231.90 and 122.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.75, 231.90 and 122.33 is: 183.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.75 : 231.90 = 122.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.75/231.90 = 122.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.75x = 231.90 × 122.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.75x = 28,367.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,367.72/154.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.31

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