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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.03, 229.36 and 141.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.03, 229.36 and 141.73 is: 195.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.03 : 229.36 = 141.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.03/229.36 = 141.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.03x = 229.36 × 141.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.03x = 32,507.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,507.19/166.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.79

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