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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.78, 231.96 and 100.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.78, 231.96 and 100.72 is: 150.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.78 : 231.96 = 100.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.78/231.96 = 100.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.78x = 231.96 × 100.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.78x = 23,363.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,363.01/154.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.94

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