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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.72, 232.14 and 99.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.72, 232.14 and 99.86 is: 149.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.72 : 232.14 = 99.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.72/232.14 = 99.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.72x = 232.14 × 99.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.72x = 23,181.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,181.50/154.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.83

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