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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.16, 231.27 and 99.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.16, 231.27 and 99.32 is: 149.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.16 : 231.27 = 99.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.16/231.27 = 99.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.16x = 231.27 × 99.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.16x = 22,969.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,969.74/154.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.00

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