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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.35, 229.33 and 111.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.35, 229.33 and 111.07 is: 153.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.35 : 229.33 = 111.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.35/229.33 = 111.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.35x = 229.33 × 111.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.35x = 25,472.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,472.11/166.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.12

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