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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.01, 248.70 and 88.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.01, 248.70 and 88.75 is: 132.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.01 : 248.70 = 88.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.01/248.70 = 88.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.01x = 248.70 × 88.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.01x = 22,070.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,070.88/166.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.95

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