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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.88, 230.16 and 108.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.88, 230.16 and 108.68 is: 149.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.88 : 230.16 = 108.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.88/230.16 = 108.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.88x = 230.16 × 108.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.88x = 25,013.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,013.79/166.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.89

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