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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.26, 229.35 and 136.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.26, 229.35 and 136.69 is: 188.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.26 : 229.35 = 136.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.26/229.35 = 136.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.26x = 229.35 × 136.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.26x = 31,349.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,349.85/166.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.56

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