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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.12, 231 and 99.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.12, 231 and 99.92 is: 149.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.12 : 231 = 99.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.12/231 = 99.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.12x = 231 × 99.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.12x = 23,081.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,081.52/154.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.76

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