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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.35, 229.54 and 96.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.35, 229.54 and 96.41 is: 133.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.35 : 229.54 = 96.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.35/229.54 = 96.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.35x = 229.54 × 96.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.35x = 22,129.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,129.10/166.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.03

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