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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.14, 229.28 and 113.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.14, 229.28 and 113.58 is: 156.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.14 : 229.28 = 113.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.14/229.28 = 113.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.14x = 229.28 × 113.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.14x = 26,041.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,041.05/166.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.74

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