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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.03, 229.11 and 92.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.03, 229.11 and 92.34 is: 127.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.03 : 229.11 = 92.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.03/229.11 = 92.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.03x = 229.11 × 92.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.03x = 21,156.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,156.19/166.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.42

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