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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.09, 248.66 and 125.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.09, 248.66 and 125.38 is: 187.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.09 : 248.66 = 125.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.09/248.66 = 125.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.09x = 248.66 × 125.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.09x = 31,176.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,176.99/166.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.72

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