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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.05, 229.06 and 129.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.05, 229.06 and 129.36 is: 178.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.05 : 229.06 = 129.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.05/229.06 = 129.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.05x = 229.06 × 129.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.05x = 29,632.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,632.22/166.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.45

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