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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.09, 232.31 and 122.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.09, 232.31 and 122.18 is: 183.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.09 : 232.31 = 122.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.09/232.31 = 122.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.09x = 232.31 × 122.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.09x = 28,381.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,381.86/155.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.01

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