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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.26, 231.48 and 100.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.26, 231.48 and 100.20 is: 150.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.26 : 231.48 = 100.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.26/231.48 = 100.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.26x = 231.48 × 100.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.26x = 23,194.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,194.30/154.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.36

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