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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.19, 248.97 and 89.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.19, 248.97 and 89.04 is: 133.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.19 : 248.97 = 89.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.19/248.97 = 89.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.19x = 248.97 × 89.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.19x = 22,168.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,168.29/166.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.40

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