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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.08, 229.03 and 113.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.08, 229.03 and 113.68 is: 156.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.08 : 229.03 = 113.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.08/229.03 = 113.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.08x = 229.03 × 113.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.08x = 26,035.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,035.49/166.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.77

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