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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.05, 229.05 and 148.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.05, 229.05 and 148.68 is: 205.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.05 : 229.05 = 148.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.05/229.05 = 148.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.05x = 229.05 × 148.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.05x = 34,055.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,055.15/166.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.09

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