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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.48, 231.88 and 100.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.48, 231.88 and 100.42 is: 150.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.48 : 231.88 = 100.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.48/231.88 = 100.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.48x = 231.88 × 100.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.48x = 23,285.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,285.39/154.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.73

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