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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.11, 229.06 and 124.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.11, 229.06 and 124.66 is: 171.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.11 : 229.06 = 124.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.11/229.06 = 124.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.11x = 229.06 × 124.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.11x = 28,554.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,554.62/166.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.90

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