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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166, 228.81 and 138.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166, 228.81 and 138.28 is: 190.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166 : 228.81 = 138.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166/228.81 = 138.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166x = 228.81 × 138.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166x = 31,639.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,639.85/166
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.60

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