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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.53, 229.82 and 92.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.53, 229.82 and 92.85 is: 128.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.53 : 229.82 = 92.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.53/229.82 = 92.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.53x = 229.82 × 92.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.53x = 21,338.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,338.79/166.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.14

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