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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.67, 230.12 and 108.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.67, 230.12 and 108.55 is: 149.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.67 : 230.12 = 108.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.67/230.12 = 108.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.67x = 230.12 × 108.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.67x = 24,979.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,979.53/166.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.87

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