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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.87, 232.20 and 100.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.87, 232.20 and 100.80 is: 151.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.87 : 232.20 = 100.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.87/232.20 = 100.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.87x = 232.20 × 100.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.87x = 23,405.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,405.26/154.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.13

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