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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.40, 231.24 and 111.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.40, 231.24 and 111.68 is: 167.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.40 : 231.24 = 111.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.40/231.24 = 111.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.40x = 231.24 × 111.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.40x = 25,824.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,824.88/154.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.26

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