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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.74, 232.18 and 100.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.74, 232.18 and 100.56 is: 150.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.74 : 232.18 = 100.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.74/232.18 = 100.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.74x = 232.18 × 100.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.74x = 23,348.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,348.02/154.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.89

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