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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.09, 229.20 and 96.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.09, 229.20 and 96.16 is: 132.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.09 : 229.20 = 96.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.09/229.20 = 96.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.09x = 229.20 × 96.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.09x = 22,039.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,039.30/166.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.70

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