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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.26, 229.45 and 96.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.26, 229.45 and 96.34 is: 132.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.26 : 229.45 = 96.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.26/229.45 = 96.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.26x = 229.45 × 96.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.26x = 22,104.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,104.76/166.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.95

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