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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.51, 229.81 and 108.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.51, 229.81 and 108.19 is: 149.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.51 : 229.81 = 108.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.51/229.81 = 108.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.51x = 229.81 × 108.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.51x = 24,861.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,861.99/166.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.32

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