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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.04, 229.14 and 96.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.04, 229.14 and 96.11 is: 132.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.04 : 229.14 = 96.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.04/229.14 = 96.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.04x = 229.14 × 96.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.04x = 22,022.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,022.73/166.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.64

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