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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.59, 229.86 and 107.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.59, 229.86 and 107.49 is: 148.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.59 : 229.86 = 107.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.59/229.86 = 107.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.59x = 229.86 × 107.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.59x = 24,707.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,707.65/166.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.31

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