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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.10, 230.78 and 99.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.10, 230.78 and 99.70 is: 149.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.10 : 230.78 = 99.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.10/230.78 = 99.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.10x = 230.78 × 99.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.10x = 23,008.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,008.44/154.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.31

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