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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.04, 229.17 and 103.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.04, 229.17 and 103.88 is: 143.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.04 : 229.17 = 103.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.04/229.17 = 103.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.04x = 229.17 × 103.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.04x = 23,806.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,806.18/166.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.38

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