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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166, 229.14 and 114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166, 229.14 and 114.40 is: 157.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166 : 229.14 = 114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166/229.14 = 114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166x = 229.14 × 114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166x = 26,213.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,213.62/166
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.91

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