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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.12, 249.14 and 98.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.12, 249.14 and 98.12 is: 147.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.12 : 249.14 = 98.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.12/249.14 = 98.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.12x = 249.14 × 98.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.12x = 24,446.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,446.48/166.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.16

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