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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.59, 229.72 and 138.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.59, 229.72 and 138.95 is: 191.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.59 : 229.72 = 138.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.59/229.72 = 138.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.59x = 229.72 × 138.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.59x = 31,917.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,917.75/166.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.60

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