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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.43, 229.54 and 108.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.43, 229.54 and 108.11 is: 149.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.43 : 229.54 = 108.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.43/229.54 = 108.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.43x = 229.54 × 108.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.43x = 24,815.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,815.57/166.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.11

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