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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.53, 229.86 and 114.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.53, 229.86 and 114.09 is: 157.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.53 : 229.86 = 114.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.53/229.86 = 114.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.53x = 229.86 × 114.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.53x = 26,224.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,224.73/166.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.48

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