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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.84, 232.40 and 111.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.84, 232.40 and 111.54 is: 167.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.84 : 232.40 = 111.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.84/232.40 = 111.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.84x = 232.40 × 111.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.84x = 25,921.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,921.90/154.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.41

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