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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.49, 231.93 and 100.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.49, 231.93 and 100.42 is: 150.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.49 : 231.93 = 100.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.49/231.93 = 100.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.49x = 231.93 × 100.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.49x = 23,289.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,289.83/154.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.76

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