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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.32, 229.44 and 135.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.32, 229.44 and 135.12 is: 186.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.32 : 229.44 = 135.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.32/229.44 = 135.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.32x = 229.44 × 135.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.32x = 31,001.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,001.93/166.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.40

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