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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.55, 229.83 and 103.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.55, 229.83 and 103.52 is: 142.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.55 : 229.83 = 103.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.55/229.83 = 103.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.55x = 229.83 × 103.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.55x = 23,791.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,791.11/166.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.85

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