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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.61, 229.88 and 96.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.61, 229.88 and 96.65 is: 133.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.61 : 229.88 = 96.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.61/229.88 = 96.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.61x = 229.88 × 96.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.61x = 22,217.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,217.90/166.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.35

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