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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.24, 231.08 and 100

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.24, 231.08 and 100 is: 149.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.24 : 231.08 = 100 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.24/231.08 = 100/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.24x = 231.08 × 100
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.24x = 23,108
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,108/154.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.82

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