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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.22, 229.19 and 112.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.22, 229.19 and 112.94 is: 155.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.22 : 229.19 = 112.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.22/229.19 = 112.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.22x = 229.19 × 112.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.22x = 25,883.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,883.01/166.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.72

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