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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.08, 229.19 and 92.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.08, 229.19 and 92.39 is: 127.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.08 : 229.19 = 92.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.08/229.19 = 92.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.08x = 229.19 × 92.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.08x = 21,175.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,175.20/166.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.50

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