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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.40, 229.76 and 137.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.40, 229.76 and 137.60 is: 189.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.40 : 229.76 = 137.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.40/229.76 = 137.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.40x = 229.76 × 137.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.40x = 31,614.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,614.98/166.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.99

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