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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.13, 229.28 and 107.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.13, 229.28 and 107.10 is: 147.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.13 : 229.28 = 107.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.13/229.28 = 107.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.13x = 229.28 × 107.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.13x = 24,554.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,554.21/166.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.80

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