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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.86, 232.01 and 122.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.86, 232.01 and 122.57 is: 183.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.86 : 232.01 = 122.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.86/232.01 = 122.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.86x = 232.01 × 122.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.86x = 28,435.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,435.69/154.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.62

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