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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.12, 229.25 and 92.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.12, 229.25 and 92.44 is: 127.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.12 : 229.25 = 92.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.12/229.25 = 92.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.12x = 229.25 × 92.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.12x = 21,191.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,191.53/166.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.57

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