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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.25, 228.89 and 138.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.25, 228.89 and 138.58 is: 190.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.25 : 228.89 = 138.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.25/228.89 = 138.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.25x = 228.89 × 138.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.25x = 31,718.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,718.31/166.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.78

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