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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.39, 229.76 and 104.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.39, 229.76 and 104.32 is: 144.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.39 : 229.76 = 104.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.39/229.76 = 104.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.39x = 229.76 × 104.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.39x = 23,968.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,968.56/166.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.05

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