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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.57, 229.84 and 95.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.57, 229.84 and 95.67 is: 132.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.57 : 229.84 = 95.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.57/229.84 = 95.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.57x = 229.84 × 95.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.57x = 21,988.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,988.79/166.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.01

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