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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.20, 231.30 and 100.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.20, 231.30 and 100.34 is: 150.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.20 : 231.30 = 100.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.20/231.30 = 100.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.20x = 231.30 × 100.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.20x = 23,207.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,207.49/154.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.50

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