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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.82, 232.15 and 100.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.82, 232.15 and 100.68 is: 150.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.82 : 232.15 = 100.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.82/232.15 = 100.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.82x = 232.15 × 100.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.82x = 23,372.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,372.86/154.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.97

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