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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.70, 232.03 and 111.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.70, 232.03 and 111.22 is: 166.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.70 : 232.03 = 111.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.70/232.03 = 111.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.70x = 232.03 × 111.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.70x = 25,806.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,806.38/154.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.82

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