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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.05, 229.23 and 133.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.05, 229.23 and 133.38 is: 184.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.05 : 229.23 = 133.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.05/229.23 = 133.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.05x = 229.23 × 133.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.05x = 30,574.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,574.70/166.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.13

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