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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.89, 230.27 and 111.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.89, 230.27 and 111.54 is: 153.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.89 : 230.27 = 111.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.89/230.27 = 111.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.89x = 230.27 × 111.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.89x = 25,683.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,683.16/166.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.90

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