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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.02, 230.70 and 99.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.02, 230.70 and 99.72 is: 149.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.02 : 230.70 = 99.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.02/230.70 = 99.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.02x = 230.70 × 99.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.02x = 23,005.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,005.40/154.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.37

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