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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.45, 231.81 and 100.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.45, 231.81 and 100.18 is: 150.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.45 : 231.81 = 100.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.45/231.81 = 100.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.45x = 231.81 × 100.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.45x = 23,222.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,222.73/154.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.36

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