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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.81, 230.96 and 100.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.81, 230.96 and 100.05 is: 150.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.81 : 230.96 = 100.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.81/230.96 = 100.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.81x = 230.96 × 100.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.81x = 23,107.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,107.05/153.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.23

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