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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.28, 229.66 and 114.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.28, 229.66 and 114.06 is: 157.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.28 : 229.66 = 114.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.28/229.66 = 114.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.28x = 229.66 × 114.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.28x = 26,195.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,195.02/166.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.54

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