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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.80, 213.84 and 122.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.80, 213.84 and 122.46 is: 169.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.80 : 213.84 = 122.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.80/213.84 = 122.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.80x = 213.84 × 122.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.80x = 26,186.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,186.85/154.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.17

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