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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.07, 228.97 and 134.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.07, 228.97 and 134.87 is: 185.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.07 : 228.97 = 134.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.07/228.97 = 134.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.07x = 228.97 × 134.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.07x = 30,881.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,881.18/166.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.95

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