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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.06, 229.26 and 131.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.06, 229.26 and 131.03 is: 180.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.06 : 229.26 = 131.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.06/229.26 = 131.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.06x = 229.26 × 131.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.06x = 30,039.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,039.94/166.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.90

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