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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.14, 248.70 and 88.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.14, 248.70 and 88.92 is: 133.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.14 : 248.70 = 88.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.14/248.70 = 88.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.14x = 248.70 × 88.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.14x = 22,114.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,114.40/166.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.11

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