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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.91, 230.29 and 107.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.91, 230.29 and 107.11 is: 147.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.91 : 230.29 = 107.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.91/230.29 = 107.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.91x = 230.29 × 107.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.91x = 24,666.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,666.38/166.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.78

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