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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.34, 381.32 and 100.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.34, 381.32 and 100.14 is: 150.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.34 : 381.32 = 100.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.34/381.32 = 100.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.34x = 381.32 × 100.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.34x = 38,185.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,185.38/254.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.14

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