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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.14, 229.30 and 138.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.14, 229.30 and 138.46 is: 191.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.14 : 229.30 = 138.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.14/229.30 = 138.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.14x = 229.30 × 138.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.14x = 31,748.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,748.88/166.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.10

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