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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.14, 249.51 and 132.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.14, 249.51 and 132.12 is: 198.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.14 : 249.51 = 132.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.14/249.51 = 132.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.14x = 249.51 × 132.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.14x = 32,965.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,965.76/166.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.42

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