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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.58, 229.89 and 91.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.58, 229.89 and 91.90 is: 126.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.58 : 229.89 = 91.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.58/229.89 = 91.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.58x = 229.89 × 91.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.58x = 21,126.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,126.89/166.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.83

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