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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.06, 231.18 and 100.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.06, 231.18 and 100.06 is: 150.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.06 : 231.18 = 100.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.06/231.18 = 100.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.06x = 231.18 × 100.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.06x = 23,131.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,131.87/154.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.15

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