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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.22, 230.91 and 110.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.22, 230.91 and 110.78 is: 165.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.22 : 230.91 = 110.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.22/230.91 = 110.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.22x = 230.91 × 110.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.22x = 25,580.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,580.21/154.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.87

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