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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.08, 248.96 and 93.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.08, 248.96 and 93.92 is: 140.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.08 : 248.96 = 93.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.08/248.96 = 93.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.08x = 248.96 × 93.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.08x = 23,382.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,382.32/166.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.79

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