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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.05, 248.92 and 89.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.05, 248.92 and 89.07 is: 133.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.05 : 248.92 = 89.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.05/248.92 = 89.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.05x = 248.92 × 89.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.05x = 22,169.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,169.61/166.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.51

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