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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.20, 230.70 and 100.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.20, 230.70 and 100.20 is: 149.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.20 : 230.70 = 100.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.20/230.70 = 100.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.20x = 230.70 × 100.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.20x = 23,116.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,116.14/154.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.91

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