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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.32, 229.38 and 140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.32, 229.38 and 140.22 is: 193.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.32 : 229.38 = 140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.32/229.38 = 140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.32x = 229.38 × 140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.32x = 32,163.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,163.66/166.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.38

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