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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.18, 230.91 and 111.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.18, 230.91 and 111.22 is: 166.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.18 : 230.91 = 111.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.18/230.91 = 111.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.18x = 230.91 × 111.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.18x = 25,681.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,681.81/154.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.57

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