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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.36, 231.20 and 100.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.36, 231.20 and 100.09 is: 149.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.36 : 231.20 = 100.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.36/231.20 = 100.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.36x = 231.20 × 100.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.36x = 23,140.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,140.81/154.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.91

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