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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.95, 232.40 and 100.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.95, 232.40 and 100.11 is: 150.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.95 : 232.40 = 100.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.95/232.40 = 100.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.95x = 232.40 × 100.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.95x = 23,265.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,265.06/154.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.15

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