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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.18, 250.02 and 125.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.18, 250.02 and 125.86 is: 189.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.18 : 250.02 = 125.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.18/250.02 = 125.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.18x = 250.02 × 125.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.18x = 31,467.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,467.52/166.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.36

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