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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.18, 229.14 and 134.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.18, 229.14 and 134.56 is: 185.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.18 : 229.14 = 134.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.18/229.14 = 134.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.18x = 229.14 × 134.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.18x = 30,833.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,833.08/166.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.54

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