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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.18, 229.13 and 141.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.18, 229.13 and 141.25 is: 194.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.18 : 229.13 = 141.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.18/229.13 = 141.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.18x = 229.13 × 141.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.18x = 32,362.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,362.76/166.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.75

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