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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.51, 229.78 and 96.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.51, 229.78 and 96.59 is: 133.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.51 : 229.78 = 96.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.51/229.78 = 96.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.51x = 229.78 × 96.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.51x = 22,194.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,194.45/166.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.29

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