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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.30, 166.82 and 115.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.30, 166.82 and 115.30 is: 166.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.30 : 166.82 = 115.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.30/166.82 = 115.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.30x = 166.82 × 115.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.30x = 19,234.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,234.35/115.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.82

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