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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.05, 229.15 and 92.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.05, 229.15 and 92.37 is: 127.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.05 : 229.15 = 92.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.05/229.15 = 92.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.05x = 229.15 × 92.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.05x = 21,164.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,164.98/166.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.46

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