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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.22, 229.39 and 108.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.22, 229.39 and 108.08 is: 149.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.22 : 229.39 = 108.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.22/229.39 = 108.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.22x = 229.39 × 108.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.22x = 24,791.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,791.05/166.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.15

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