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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.80, 232.02 and 100.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.80, 232.02 and 100.80 is: 151.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.80 : 232.02 = 100.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.80/232.02 = 100.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.80x = 232.02 × 100.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.80x = 23,387.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,387.62/154.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.08

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