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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.42, 229.80 and 104.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.42, 229.80 and 104.36 is: 144.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.42 : 229.80 = 104.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.42/229.80 = 104.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.42x = 229.80 × 104.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.42x = 23,981.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,981.04/166.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.10

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