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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.45, 230.03 and 125.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.45, 230.03 and 125.14 is: 172.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.45 : 230.03 = 125.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.45/230.03 = 125.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.45x = 230.03 × 125.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.45x = 28,785.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,785.95/166.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.94

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