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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.82, 231.87 and 99.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.82, 231.87 and 99.98 is: 149.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.82 : 231.87 = 99.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.82/231.87 = 99.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.82x = 231.87 × 99.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.82x = 23,182.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,182.36/154.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.74

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