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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.48, 231.84 and 111.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.48, 231.84 and 111.84 is: 167.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.48 : 231.84 = 111.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.48/231.84 = 111.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.48x = 231.84 × 111.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.48x = 25,928.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,928.99/154.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.85

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