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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.84, 232.26 and 123.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.84, 232.26 and 123.04 is: 184.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.84 : 232.26 = 123.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.84/232.26 = 123.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.84x = 232.26 × 123.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.84x = 28,577.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,577.27/154.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.56

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