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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.02, 228.60 and 133.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.02, 228.60 and 133.14 is: 183.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.02 : 228.60 = 133.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.02/228.60 = 133.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.02x = 228.60 × 133.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.02x = 30,435.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,435.80/166.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.33

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