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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.11, 231.21 and 100.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.11, 231.21 and 100.29 is: 150.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.11 : 231.21 = 100.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.11/231.21 = 100.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.11x = 231.21 × 100.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.11x = 23,188.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,188.05/154.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.46

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