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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.24, 231.12 and 100.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.24, 231.12 and 100.17 is: 150.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.24 : 231.12 = 100.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.24/231.12 = 100.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.24x = 231.12 × 100.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.24x = 23,151.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,151.29/154.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.10

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