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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.20, 229.32 and 92.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.20, 229.32 and 92.51 is: 127.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.20 : 229.32 = 92.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.20/229.32 = 92.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.20x = 229.32 × 92.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.20x = 21,215.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,215.31/166.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.65

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