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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.10, 231.10 and 99.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.10, 231.10 and 99.32 is: 148.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.10 : 231.10 = 99.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.10/231.10 = 99.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.10x = 231.10 × 99.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.10x = 22,952.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,952.66/154.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.94

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