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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.29, 229.53 and 138.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.29, 229.53 and 138.97 is: 191.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.29 : 229.53 = 138.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.29/229.53 = 138.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.29x = 229.53 × 138.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.29x = 31,897.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,897.78/166.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.82

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