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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.29, 231.42 and 111.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.29, 231.42 and 111.32 is: 166.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.29 : 231.42 = 111.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.29/231.42 = 111.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.29x = 231.42 × 111.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.29x = 25,760.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,760.52/154.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.96

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