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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.08, 229.05 and 107.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.08, 229.05 and 107.76 is: 148.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.08 : 229.05 = 107.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.08/229.05 = 107.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.08x = 229.05 × 107.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.08x = 24,682.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,682.43/166.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.62

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