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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.03, 229.14 and 124.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.03, 229.14 and 124.52 is: 171.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.03 : 229.14 = 124.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.03/229.14 = 124.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.03x = 229.14 × 124.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.03x = 28,531.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,531.37/166.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.85

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