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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.60, 229.74 and 135.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.60, 229.74 and 135.64 is: 187.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.60 : 229.74 = 135.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.60/229.74 = 135.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.60x = 229.74 × 135.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.60x = 31,161.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,161.93/166.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.05

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