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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.81, 232.17 and 100.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.81, 232.17 and 100.64 is: 150.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.81 : 232.17 = 100.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.81/232.17 = 100.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.81x = 232.17 × 100.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.81x = 23,365.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,365.79/154.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.93

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