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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.12, 228.70 and 149.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.12, 228.70 and 149.70 is: 206.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.12 : 228.70 = 149.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.12/228.70 = 149.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.12x = 228.70 × 149.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.12x = 34,236.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,236.39/166.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.09

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