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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.02, 229.14 and 96.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.02, 229.14 and 96.12 is: 132.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.02 : 229.14 = 96.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.02/229.14 = 96.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.02x = 229.14 × 96.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.02x = 22,024.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,024.94/166.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.66

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