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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.03, 229.07 and 96.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.03, 229.07 and 96.07 is: 132.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.03 : 229.07 = 96.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.03/229.07 = 96.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.03x = 229.07 × 96.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.03x = 22,006.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,006.27/166.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.54

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