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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.57, 229.88 and 92.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.57, 229.88 and 92.89 is: 128.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.57 : 229.88 = 92.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.57/229.88 = 92.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.57x = 229.88 × 92.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.57x = 21,353.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,353.39/166.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.19

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