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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.89, 230.31 and 108.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.89, 230.31 and 108.57 is: 149.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.89 : 230.31 = 108.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.89/230.31 = 108.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.89x = 230.31 × 108.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.89x = 25,004.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,004.76/166.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.83

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