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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.25, 232.47 and 122.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.25, 232.47 and 122.47 is: 183.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.25 : 232.47 = 122.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.25/232.47 = 122.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.25x = 232.47 × 122.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.25x = 28,470.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,470.60/155.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.39

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