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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.81, 230.67 and 99.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.81, 230.67 and 99.99 is: 149.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.81 : 230.67 = 99.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.81/230.67 = 99.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.81x = 230.67 × 99.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.81x = 23,064.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,064.69/153.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.96

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