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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.05, 228.42 and 136.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.05, 228.42 and 136.17 is: 187.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.05 : 228.42 = 136.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.05/228.42 = 136.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.05x = 228.42 × 136.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.05x = 31,103.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,103.95/166.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.32

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