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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.44, 231.40 and 100.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.44, 231.40 and 100.16 is: 150.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.44 : 231.40 = 100.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.44/231.40 = 100.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.44x = 231.40 × 100.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.44x = 23,177.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,177.02/154.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.07

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