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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.12, 229.68 and 145.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.12, 229.68 and 145.62 is: 201.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.12 : 229.68 = 145.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.12/229.68 = 145.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.12x = 229.68 × 145.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.12x = 33,444.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,444.13/166.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.33

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