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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.15, 228.84 and 135.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.15, 228.84 and 135.01 is: 185.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.15 : 228.84 = 135.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.15/228.84 = 135.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.15x = 228.84 × 135.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.15x = 30,895.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,895.69/166.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.95

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