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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.02, 229.13 and 138.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.02, 229.13 and 138.35 is: 190.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.02 : 229.13 = 138.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.02/229.13 = 138.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.02x = 229.13 × 138.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.02x = 31,698.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,698.30/166.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.93

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