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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.10, 229.12 and 114.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.10, 229.12 and 114.26 is: 157.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.10 : 229.12 = 114.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.10/229.12 = 114.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.10x = 229.12 × 114.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.10x = 26,179.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,179.25/166.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.61

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