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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.20, 229.32 and 140.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.20, 229.32 and 140.07 is: 193.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.20 : 229.32 = 140.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.20/229.32 = 140.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.20x = 229.32 × 140.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.20x = 32,120.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,120.85/166.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.27

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