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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.14, 228.96 and 148.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.14, 228.96 and 148.62 is: 204.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.14 : 228.96 = 148.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.14/228.96 = 148.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.14x = 228.96 × 148.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.14x = 34,028.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,028.04/166.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.82

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