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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.39, 229.81 and 111.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.39, 229.81 and 111.04 is: 153.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.39 : 229.81 = 111.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.39/229.81 = 111.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.39x = 229.81 × 111.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.39x = 25,518.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,518.10/166.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.36

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