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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.23, 229.38 and 94.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.23, 229.38 and 94.37 is: 130.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.23 : 229.38 = 94.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.23/229.38 = 94.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.23x = 229.38 × 94.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.23x = 21,645.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,645.44/166.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.21

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