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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.11, 229.50 and 131.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.11, 229.50 and 131.40 is: 181.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.11 : 229.50 = 131.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.11/229.50 = 131.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.11x = 229.50 × 131.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.11x = 30,156.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,156.30/166.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.54

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