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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.62, 231.57 and 100.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.62, 231.57 and 100.35 is: 150.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.62 : 231.57 = 100.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.62/231.57 = 100.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.62x = 231.57 × 100.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.62x = 23,238.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,238.05/154.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.29

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