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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.93, 230.90 and 100.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.93, 230.90 and 100.17 is: 150.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.93 : 230.90 = 100.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.93/230.90 = 100.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.93x = 230.90 × 100.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.93x = 23,128.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,128.64/153.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.25

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