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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.07, 229.06 and 129.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.07, 229.06 and 129.15 is: 178.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.07 : 229.06 = 129.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.07/229.06 = 129.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.07x = 229.06 × 129.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.07x = 29,583.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,583.10/166.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.14

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