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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.46, 229.03 and 142.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.46, 229.03 and 142.86 is: 196.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.46 : 229.03 = 142.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.46/229.03 = 142.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.46x = 229.03 × 142.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.46x = 32,719.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,719.73/166.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.57

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