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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.38, 229.65 and 96.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.38, 229.65 and 96.45 is: 133.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.38 : 229.65 = 96.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.38/229.65 = 96.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.38x = 229.65 × 96.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.38x = 22,150.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,150.17/166.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.13

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