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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.46, 231.75 and 100.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.46, 231.75 and 100.37 is: 150.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.46 : 231.75 = 100.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.46/231.75 = 100.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.46x = 231.75 × 100.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.46x = 23,259.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,259.59/154.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.59

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