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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.11, 229.12 and 116.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.11, 229.12 and 116.23 is: 160.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.11 : 229.12 = 116.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.11/229.12 = 116.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.11x = 229.12 × 116.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.11x = 26,629.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,629.75/166.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.31

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