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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.49, 231.60 and 100.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.49, 231.60 and 100.40 is: 150.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.49 : 231.60 = 100.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.49/231.60 = 100.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.49x = 231.60 × 100.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.49x = 23,252.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,252.64/154.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.51

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