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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.12, 229.04 and 133.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.12, 229.04 and 133.32 is: 183.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.12 : 229.04 = 133.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.12/229.04 = 133.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.12x = 229.04 × 133.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.12x = 30,535.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,535.61/166.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.82

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