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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.08, 229.19 and 96.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.08, 229.19 and 96.17 is: 132.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.08 : 229.19 = 96.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.08/229.19 = 96.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.08x = 229.19 × 96.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.08x = 22,039.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,039.58/166.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.70

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