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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.08, 229.28 and 110.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.08, 229.28 and 110.07 is: 151.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.08 : 229.28 = 110.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.08/229.28 = 110.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.08x = 229.28 × 110.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.08x = 25,237.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,237.12/166.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.96

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