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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.67, 231.36 and 111.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.67, 231.36 and 111.06 is: 166.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.67 : 231.36 = 111.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.67/231.36 = 111.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.67x = 231.36 × 111.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.67x = 25,694.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,694.84/154.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.13

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