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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.74, 231.83 and 100.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.74, 231.83 and 100.50 is: 150.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.74 : 231.83 = 100.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.74/231.83 = 100.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.74x = 231.83 × 100.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.74x = 23,298.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,298.92/154.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.57

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