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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.13, 229.17 and 103.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.13, 229.17 and 103.97 is: 143.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.13 : 229.17 = 103.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.13/229.17 = 103.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.13x = 229.17 × 103.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.13x = 23,826.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,826.80/166.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.42

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