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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.48, 232.85 and 122.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.48, 232.85 and 122.90 is: 184.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.48 : 232.85 = 122.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.48/232.85 = 122.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.48x = 232.85 × 122.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.48x = 28,615.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,615.49/155.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.05

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