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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.18, 229.25 and 107.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.18, 229.25 and 107.94 is: 148.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.18 : 229.25 = 107.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.18/229.25 = 107.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.18x = 229.25 × 107.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.18x = 24,745.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,745.25/166.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.91

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