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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.36, 249.12 and 93.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.36, 249.12 and 93.04 is: 139.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.36 : 249.12 = 93.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.36/249.12 = 93.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.36x = 249.12 × 93.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.36x = 23,178.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,178.12/166.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.33

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