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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.26, 229.31 and 99.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.26, 229.31 and 99.88 is: 137.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.26 : 229.31 = 99.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.26/229.31 = 99.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.26x = 229.31 × 99.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.26x = 22,902.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,902.34/166.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.75

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