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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.11, 229.13 and 99.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.11, 229.13 and 99.68 is: 137.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.11 : 229.13 = 99.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.11/229.13 = 99.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.11x = 229.13 × 99.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.11x = 22,839.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,839.68/166.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.50

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