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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.83, 213.82 and 122.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.83, 213.82 and 122.03 is: 168.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.83 : 213.82 = 122.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.83/213.82 = 122.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.83x = 213.82 × 122.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.83x = 26,092.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,092.45/154.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.52

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