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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.22, 229.42 and 111.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.22, 229.42 and 111.02 is: 153.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.22 : 229.42 = 111.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.22/229.42 = 111.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.22x = 229.42 × 111.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.22x = 25,470.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,470.21/166.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.23

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