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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166, 229.12 and 120.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166, 229.12 and 120.08 is: 165.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166 : 229.12 = 120.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166/229.12 = 120.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166x = 229.12 × 120.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166x = 27,512.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,512.73/166
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.74

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