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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.13, 229.34 and 104.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.13, 229.34 and 104.00 is: 143.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.13 : 229.34 = 104.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.13/229.34 = 104.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.13x = 229.34 × 104.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.13x = 23,850.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,850.47/166.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.56

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