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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.16, 229.31 and 96.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.16, 229.31 and 96.24 is: 132.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.16 : 229.31 = 96.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.16/229.31 = 96.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.16x = 229.31 × 96.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.16x = 22,068.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,068.31/166.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.81

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