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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.28, 229.52 and 99.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.28, 229.52 and 99.91 is: 137.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.28 : 229.52 = 99.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.28/229.52 = 99.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.28x = 229.52 × 99.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.28x = 22,931.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,931.34/166.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.91

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