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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.12, 229.86 and 144.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.12, 229.86 and 144.36 is: 199.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.12 : 229.86 = 144.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.12/229.86 = 144.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.12x = 229.86 × 144.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.12x = 33,182.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,182.59/166.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.75

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