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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.30, 231.31 and 100.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.30, 231.31 and 100.30 is: 150.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.30 : 231.31 = 100.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.30/231.31 = 100.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.30x = 231.31 × 100.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.30x = 23,200.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,200.39/154.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.36

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