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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.39, 229.30 and 113.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.39, 229.30 and 113.83 is: 156.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.39 : 229.30 = 113.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.39/229.30 = 113.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.39x = 229.30 × 113.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.39x = 26,100.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,100.36/166.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.86

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