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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.32, 229.50 and 108.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.32, 229.50 and 108.06 is: 149.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.32 : 229.50 = 108.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.32/229.50 = 108.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.32x = 229.50 × 108.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.32x = 24,799.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,799.77/166.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.11

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