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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.83, 231.70 and 122.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.83, 231.70 and 122.05 is: 182.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.83 : 231.70 = 122.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.83/231.70 = 122.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.83x = 231.70 × 122.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.83x = 28,277.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,277.22/154.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.63

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