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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.87, 230.18 and 107.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.87, 230.18 and 107.94 is: 148.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.87 : 230.18 = 107.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.87/230.18 = 107.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.87x = 230.18 × 107.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.87x = 24,845.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,845.63/166.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.89

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