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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.35, 229.55 and 96.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.35, 229.55 and 96.44 is: 133.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.35 : 229.55 = 96.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.35/229.55 = 96.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.35x = 229.55 × 96.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.35x = 22,136.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,136.17/166.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.07

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