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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.23, 231.20 and 110.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.23, 231.20 and 110.69 is: 165.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.23 : 231.20 = 110.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.23/231.20 = 110.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.23x = 231.20 × 110.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.23x = 25,591.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,591.53/154.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.93

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