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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.86, 234.02 and 122.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.86, 234.02 and 122.04 is: 183.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.86 : 234.02 = 122.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.86/234.02 = 122.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.86x = 234.02 × 122.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.86x = 28,560.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,560.11/155.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.24

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